Lumerax 80 Tablet

Lumerax 80 is a tablet used to treat malaria when other antimalarial medicines are ineffective. It contains a combination of artemether and lumefantrine. This medicine works by acting directly on malaria-causing organisms, inhibiting their growth.

To avoid an upset stomach, take this medicine with meals or a glass of milk. Take it as directed by your doctor, in the exact dose and duration prescribed. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking this medicine abruptly.

Stopping suddenly can result in treatment failure and incomplete eradication of malaria-causing organisms from the body, increasing the risk of re-infection. Before taking lumerax 80 mg, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or have a detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

There is limited information about the effect of an overdose of Lumerax-80 tablet. 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 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lumerax 80 works by killing a malarial parasite called plasmodium.

Directions for Use

Lumerax-80 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor preferably with food, a beverage containing milk or water. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results and you should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor. In case you vomit within 1 hour of taking this medicine, take another dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Lumerax-80 tablet during pregnancy?

• Lumerax-80 tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. However, doctors may give this medicine to pregnant women under critical situations where alternate antimalarial medicine is not able to treat the condition.
• For women who are using birth control measures (such as oral, transdermal patch or other systemic hormonal contraceptives), your doctor may advise you to take an additional non-hormonal method of birth control for about a month.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Lumerax-80 tablet while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to breastfeed your baby during the treatment with the Lumerax-80 tablet, as it is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. You have to wait for at least for 1-week post-treatment to start breastfeeding again.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed a Lumerax-80 tablet?

Lumerax-80 tablet makes you feel sleepy, dizzy and weak. Thus it is advised not to drive when you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with a Lumerax-80 tablet?

Consuming alcohol may aggravate some of the side effects of Lumerax-80 tablet like stomach problems and mental disturbances. Thus, it is advised not to consume alcohol during treatment.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• 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.

Contraindications

• 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.

Side effects

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

Interactions

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

It is essential to take Lumerax with food, particularly meals that are rich in fat, such as milk or other fatty foods. This enhances the absorption and effectiveness of the medication.Avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Lumerax.

Storage and disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Lumerax-80 tablet be taken as a precautionary to prevent malaria?

No, the Lumerax-80 tablet is used to treat malaria under circumstances where other antimalarial medications are not working. It is not to be used for prevention.

I am feeling better after 2 doses of the Lumerax-80 tablet, can I stop taking it?

No, it is important to complete the course of the Lumerax-80 tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You may feel better after the first dose, but to kill the malarial parasite entirely from your body, you must complete the course or you may have a recurrence of malaria.

Can the use of the Lumerax 80 tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Lumerax 80 can cause dizziness along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them. If you experience this symptom, it is recommended to avoid driving or to perform any activity.

What is the Lumerax-80 tablet used for?

Lumerax 80 tablet is an anti-malarial medicine. It contains artemether and lumefantrine as their active ingredients. Lumerax-80 is used to treat malaria when other anti-malarial medicines are ineffective. This medicine kills all malaria-causing organisms.

Can the Lumerax 80 tablet be used for dengue?

No, the Lumerax 80 tablet should not be used to treat dengue. It is used to treat malarial infections caused by the malarial parasite.

Can I take Lumerax-80 tablet for COVID-19?

You should not take any medicine to treat or prevent COVID-19 unless it has been prescribed to you by your health care provider.

Can I stop taking Lumerax-80 if I feel improvement in symptoms?

Keep taking this medicine even if your symptoms improve to help keep the disease under control as advised by your doctor for the specified duration. Otherwise, it may result in treatment failure and the infection might reoccur.

Can Lumerax-80 tablet be used for typhoid?

No, Lumerax 80 is not effective against typhoid. Typhoid is a bacterial infection and this medicine is an anti-parasitic medicine.

Can the Lumerax-80 tablet be used for cold?

No, the Lumerax 80 tablet may not be useful in treating a cold. It is an anti-malarial medicine used to treat symptoms of malarial infection such as high body temperature, shivery, feeling hot, headache, vomiting, muscle pains, etc.

When do you take Lumerax 80?

Lumerax 80 is an antimalarial medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria when other antimalarial medicines are ineffective.

What is the composition of Lumerax 80?

Lumerax 80 composition consists of a combination medicine containing artemether and lumefantrine as its main components.