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Generic: artemether-lumefantrine View All Brands Coartem An antimalarial combination - It is used to treat malaria infections				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: arsenic trioxide cisapride droperidol grapefruit juice other medicines for malaria like chloroquine and halofantrine some antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin some medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeats, rhythm some medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances This medicine may also interact with the following medications: antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Tell your doctor if you get flu- like symptoms (chills, fever, muscle pains, or headaches) again after you have finished all of your medicine. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Tell you doctor or healthcare professional if you vomited any of your doses or if you are not able to eat. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue irregular heartbeat Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.): cough dizziness fever or chills headache loss of appetite muscle aches nausea, vomiting weak or tired This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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