artemether

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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet1.5mg—

Indications

Conditions treated with artemether, with dosing and administration details.

Elimination Areas

Chapter 13: Malaria

Indication

Elimination Areas

Adult Dose

1.5mg

Route

oral

Frequency

every 12 hours

Duration

1 Dose

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Malaria Prevention

Chapter 13: Malaria

Indication

Malaria Prevention

Adult Dose

20mg

Treatment In Special Groups

Chapter 13: Malaria

Indication

Treatment In Special Groups

Adult Dose

120mg

Route

oral

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V