Luther 20/120MG

Luther 20/120MG

Composition

Artemether 20/120MG Injectable

Presentation

Box of 6 Ampoules for IM Injection

Indications

Intramuscular injection of artemether is recommended by the WHO as an alternative treatment option when injectable artesunate is not available. Artemether is dissolved in oil and therefore may be absorbed more slowly and erratically than artesunate; thus, it is recommended only if injectable artesunate is not available.

Injectable artemether should be given for at least 24 hours and until a patient can tolerate a full course of oral ACT therapy. Use of injectable artemether is recommended in preference over injectable quinine.

Luther injectable is used for:

  • Alternative to injectable artesunate when it is not available for the treatment of severe P. falciparum malaria
  • Initial treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria when the oral route is impossible (repeated vomiting)

Posology

1st Day BID, 2-5 Days: Once Daily

Dosage table of injectable artemether (IM)
Dosing table for IV artesunate treatment
Category Dose
Initial dose – First Day 3.2 mg/kg body weight
Maintenance dose – once daily 1.6 mg/kg body weight

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