Lumefantrine Info, Uses and Side effects.

Whats is Lumefantrine?

Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with artemether for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and unidentified Plasmodium species, including infections acquired in chloroquine-resistant areas.




Uses:

It is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum that is not treatable with chloroquine. It is not typically used to prevent malaria.

 

Side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• loss of appetite,
• weakness,
• fever,
• chills,
• tiredness,
• muscle or joint pain,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• abdominal pain,
• cough, and
• trouble sleeping (insomnia).

Molecular formula: ‎ C30H32Cl3NO

Molecular weight: ‎ ‎  ‎528.942 g/mol

Molecular Structure: 

 

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Artemether Info, Uses and Side effects.

What is Artemether?

Artemether is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and unidentified Plasmodium species, including infections acquired in chloroquine-resistant areas.

Uses:

Artemether/lumefantrine, sold under the trade name Coartem among others, is a combination of the two medications artemether and lumefantrine. It is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum that is not treatable with chloroquine. It is not typically used to prevent malaria.

Side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• loss of appetite,
• weakness,
• fever,
• chills,
• tiredness,
• muscle or joint pain,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• abdominal pain,
• cough, and
• trouble sleeping (insomnia).

Molecular formula: ‎ C16H26O5

Molecular weight: ‎ ‎ 298.374 g/mol

Molecular Structure: 

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Paracetamol Info, Uses and Side effects.

What is paracetamol ?

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known.
Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Uses of Paracetamol:
Paracetamol is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature (fever). It's typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu.

Side effects of Paracetamol:

The first signs of an paracetamol overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

·         low fever with nausea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite;

·         dark urine, clay-colored stools; or

·         jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Molecular formula: ‎ ‎ C8H9NO2

Molecular weight: ‎ ‎ 151.163 g/mol

Molecular Structure: 

 

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