Lumerax 80 Tablet

• If you are allergic to artemether and lumefantrine or any of the ingredients of the Lumerax-80 tablet.
• If you have a serious malarial infection with impaired body functions like difficulty in breathing, fits, kidney brain and liver-related problems.
• If you have a family history of heart disease.
• If you are taking medicines such as Flecainide, Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Terfenadine, Astemizole or Cisapride.
• If you have heart diseases like irregular heart rhythm or heart failure.
• If you have an imbalance of electrolytes in your body due to fluid loss.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Muscle or joint pain

Other General Warnings

• You have a family history of irregular heartbeats or sudden death due to heart problems.
• You have heart disorders like irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate, etc.
• You have serious kidney and liver function problems.
• You are pregnant (first trimester) or planning a pregnancy.
• You are taking any other medicine to treat malaria-like Quinine or Mefloquine, special medical observation is required.
• Your existing disease condition gets worsened after taking this medicine, immediate attention of a doctor is required.
• You are an HIV positive patient and taking medicines to treat HIV.
• You are using pills as contraceptive measures, you need to use an alternative method of contraception like condoms at least for a month.

• Store Lumerax-80 tablets below 30°C.
• Protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Lumerax-80 tablet is used for the treatment of malaria cases, not responding to other anti-malarial medicines.
• Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
• Take this tablet with food or a glass of milk to improve its absorption and effectiveness.
• If you experience any side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, or dizziness, inform your doctor immediately.
• Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
• Before taking Lumerax 80 mg, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
• Use mosquito nets and insect repellents, and wear protective clothing to reduce the risk of mosquito bites.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• It would be best if you don't miss a dose of anti-malarial medicine as it may lead to treatment failure.
• If you have missed taking any dose of the Lumerax-80 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's already the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Never take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Never take medicines like Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Terfenadine, Flecainide, Cisapride with Lumerax-80 tablet as it can lead to serious heart problems.
• Medicines like Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, anti-malarial medicines like Mefloquine, Quinine should not be taken with this medicine.
• If you have taken a Lumerax-80 tablet, Rifampin, Carbamazepine and Phenytoin should not be taken for at least one month.
• Medicines used to treat HIV infection (antiretroviral) like Ritonavir, Nevirapine or Efavirenz.
• You should not take a Lumerax-80 tablet if you have taken Halofantrine - an anti-malarial medicine, within a month.
• Lumerax-80 tablet interferes with the way oral contraceptive medication work. Thus it is advised to use alternative physical contraceptive measures like condoms during the treatment and at least one month post-treatment.
• Antifungal medicines like Ketoconazole.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

Interactions with food items