Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine
Also sold as: Eurartesim
Prescription neededMalaria medicines
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Dose is set by your doctor and depends on body weight. Taken once a day for 3 days with water, at least 3 hours away from food.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- headache
- weakness
- loss of appetite
- cough
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- fainting or irregular heartbeat
- severe allergic reaction
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Severe malaria
- Heart rhythm problems (long QT)
- First 3 months of pregnancy (only if a doctor decides)
- Taking other medicines that prolong the QT interval
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Serious2 medicinesDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.
- Amiodarone
Both prolong the QT interval and can cause dangerous heart rhythms.
- Clarithromycin
Raises piperaquine levels and adds to QT prolongation; avoid together.