FALCITHER (Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg) x 24 TABLETS.
Generic Name: Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg.
Brand Name: Falcither.
Class: Antimalarial.
Pack Size: 24 tablets.
Strength: Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg per tablet.
Amount: ₦1,300.

Description: Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg fixed-dose combination tablets, blister of 24 tablets. It is used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, including chloroquine-resistant strains

Key Features:
• Indicated for treating acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, including chloroquine-resistant strains.
• Artemether is an artemisinin derivative and Lumefantrine is a synthetic antimalarial.
• Lumefantrine absorption is enhanced by co-administration with fat, so patients should take the medication with food.

Side Effects:
• QT prolongation, which can lead to serious, potentially fatal, irregular heart rhythms.
• Dizziness, fatigue, and weakness.
• Gastrointestinal effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Cautions:
• Avoid use in patients with a history of QT prolongation or other significant heart conditions.
• Use caution in patients with electrolyte imbalances, liver or kidney impairment.