Artemisinin-piperaquine: how to take it safely
Artequick
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats uncomplicated malaria.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take the full course exactly as the pack says.
When to take it
Take the doses at the times on the pack.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Stopping early.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or take medicines that affect the heart.
- Pregnancy in the first 3 months, unless your doctor says so.
Possible side effects
Headache, dizziness, nausea, tiredness.
Get help if
Fainting, palpitations, fever not better after 3 days, or repeated vomiting: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.