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Larither 40 mg Capsule
Manufactured byIpca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsArtemether
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Description
Larither 40 mg Capsule is an effective anti-malarial medicine. It is used to treat severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax strains when other medicines are not effective.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Larither 40 mg Capsule
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Larither 40 mg Capsule
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach discomfort and pain
Dizziness
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Reduction in blood cell count
Increased heartbeat
Elevated liver enzymes
Uses of Larither 40 mg Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
Acute uncomplicated malaria
This medicine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that are resistant to other medicines.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to artemether or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Severe complicated malarial infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is suffering from a severe and complicated malarial infection.
Liver/kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver/kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver/kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Heart disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Drug resistance
This medicine is not recommended to stop before the prescribed duration though symptoms resolve or your condition is improved. Failure to do so might result in parasitic resistance to the drug and treatment of further infection with this medicine would become difficult.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Erythromycin
Quinidine
Chlorpromazine
Quetiapine
Terfenadine
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain vital functions in the cell of the malarial parasite present in the blood.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antimalarial agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Artemether | C16H26O5 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 8 June 2017]. Available from:
Artemether - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 6 February 2020]. Available from:
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