Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule

Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule, made by Platinum, is an artemisinin-based combination antimalarial. Its active ingredient is Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine 40mg/320mg, and it is used for uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Pack size: 1×8 capsules.

Uses of Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule

Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule is used to treat uncomplicated malaria, particularly malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, in adults and children. It is an artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), the type of treatment recommended by the World Health Organization. It is not used for severe malaria, which needs hospital treatment with injections, and malaria should ideally be confirmed with a blood test first.

How Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule works

Dihydroartemisinin acts very quickly, killing most of the malaria parasites in the blood within a short time. Piperaquine works more slowly but stays in the body much longer, clearing the remaining parasites and lowering the chance of the infection returning soon after treatment.

Possible side effects

Some symptoms of malaria itself can overlap with side effects of Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule. Commonly reported effects include:

• Headache
• Weakness or tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Cough

Seek urgent help for palpitations, fainting or an irregular heartbeat, and go back to a doctor if fever continues, symptoms worsen, or vomiting stops you keeping the tablets down.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it on an empty stomach, away from food and especially fatty meals, as food increases the risk of effects on heart rhythm.
• Complete the full course, even if you feel better, so that all the parasites are cleared.
• Tell your doctor if you or your family have heart rhythm problems, or if you take medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• It is generally avoided in the first three months of pregnancy unless no suitable alternative exists, so tell your doctor if you are or could be pregnant.
• If you vomit soon after taking it, contact your doctor for advice.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Order Artequine 40mg/320mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.