Lumefantrine
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Lumefantrine is an antimalarial drug
. It is only used in combination with artemether
. The term "co-artemether" is sometimes used to describe this combination.
Antimalarial drug
Antimalarial medications, also known as antimalarials, are designed to prevent or cure malaria. Such drugs may be used for some or all of the following:* Treatment of malaria in individuals with suspected or confirmed infection...
. It is only used in combination with artemether
Artemether
Artemether is an antimalarial for the treatment of multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria. It is combined with Lumefantrine and sold by Novartis under the brand names Riamet and Co-Artem.-Chemical nature:...
. The term "co-artemether" is sometimes used to describe this combination.