Artemether/Lumefantrine (Riamet®)
Definition
Lumefantrine is derived from the alkaloids of the
bark of the South American cinchona tree (quinine
and quinidine). Its effect results from the impairment
of the metabolic processes in plasmodia. Artemether,
which is extracted from Artemisia annua (Quinghasoso),
impairs parasitic enzymes as well. The substances
are effective against all forms of malaria,
therapy is performed for three days. Side effects are
headache, sleeplessness, dizziness and gastrointestinal
symptoms.
Tags: alkaloids, annua, artemether, cinchona tree, dizziness, enzymes, forms of malaria, gastrointestinal, gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, lumefantrine, malaria therapy, metabolic processes, quinidine, quinine
