Lumet 80 Tablet (Artemether 80mg / Lumefantrine 480mg)

Medical Description

Lumet 80mg Tab is a combination of Artemether and Lumefantrine, an anti-malarial medicine.

Uses of Lumet 80mg Tablet

This medicine is used for the treatment of malaria cases not responding to other anti-malarial medicines

Contraindications of Lumet 80mg Tablet

If you are allergic to Artemether and Lumefantrine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
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 disease like irregular heart rhythm or heart failure
If you have an imbalance of electrolytes in your body due to fluid loss

Side effects of Lumet 80mg Tablet

Low appetite, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhoea
Headache, dizziness and sleeplessness
Tingling or pricking sensation
Unusual muscle movements, joint pain and fatigue
Pounding and irregular heartbeat
Skin disorders like rashes or itching
Difficulty in walking properly and lack of energy
Cough

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
If you have a family history of irregular heartbeat or sudden death due to heart problems
If you have heart disorders like irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate, etc.
If 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
If you are an HIV positive patient and taking medicines to treat HIV
If you are using pills as contraceptive measures, you need to use alternative method of contraception like condoms at least for a month
If you have serious kidney and liver function problems

Mode of Action of Lumet 80mg Tablet

How Does It Work?
This medicine kills a malarial parasite called plasmodium.

Directions for Use of Lumet 80mg Tablet

It should be taken as directed by your doctor preferably with food, beverage containing milk or with water
In case you vomit within 1 hour of taking this medicine, take another dose

Interactions of Lumet 80mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
Never take medicines like Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Terfenadine, Flecainide, Cisapride with Lumet 80mg Tab 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 Lumet 80mg Tab, Rifampin, Carbamazepine and Phenytoin should not be taken for at least for one month
Medicines used to treat HIV infection (antiretroviral) like Ritonavir, Nevirapine or Efavirenz
You should not take this medicine if you have taken Halofantrine – an anti-malarial medicine, within a month
This medicine 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
Interactions with food items
Grapefruit juice should be avoided during the treatment.

Storage and disposal of Lumet 80mg Tablet

Store below 30°C.
Keep it out of the reach of children

Dosage of Lumet 80mg Tablet

Overdose
There are no reported symptoms observed with the overdose of this medicine. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible. Try to carry the pack of the medicine to make overdose assessment easier for doctor/hospital staff.
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 any dose of medicine, 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