Piperaquine

C. diff Risk

NA

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

5 to <8 kg20 mg dihydroartemisinin + 160 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

8 to <11 kg 30 mg dihydroartemisinin + 240 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

11 to <17 kg40 mg dihydroartemisinin + 320 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

17 to <25 kg60 mg dihydroartemisinin + 480 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

25 to <36 kg80 mg dihydroartemisinin + 640 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

36 to <60 kg120 mg dihydroartemisinin + 960 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

60 to <80 kg160 mg dihydroartemisinin + 1280 mg piperaquine once daily for three days

General Information

Common Usage

Piperaquine is given as part of a fixed combination with dihydroartemisinin

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Pediatric tablets contain 20 mg dihydroartemisinin and 160 mg piperaquine and adult tablets contain 40 mg dihydroartemisinin and 320 mg piperaquine

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Bisquinoline