Arteméther

Prescription Posto de SaúdeCentro de SaúdeHospital MunicipalHospital Geral e/ou Especializado

Overview

National code: 10-19003RP
UNSPSC: 51101908
Composition: 20 mg/ml em ampola de 1 ml
Presentation: solução oleosa injectável
Prescription: Required
Levels of care: Posto de Saúde, Centro de Saúde, Hospital Municipal, Hospital Geral e/ou Especializado
ATC code: P01BF02

Interactions

No interactions are recorded for this medicine.

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Clinical information

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Arteméther pending review

Pregnancy: Evitar no 1.º trimestre se houver alternativa; usar no 2.º e 3.º trimestres.
Breast-feeding: Compatível.
Renal impairment: Cuidado na insuficiência grave.
Hepatic impairment: Cuidado na insuficiência grave.
Common adverse reactions: Cefaleia, tonturas, náuseas, palpitações; prolongamento do QT.
Contraindications: Antecedentes de QT longo; hipersensibilidade.

Source: OMS, tratamento da malária

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