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Taking other Pills with Malaria Medication

April 6, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION If Its okay to take ACE DIET supplements if Im taking MALARIA pills? ANSWER If you are taking natural ACE supplement pills, then the active ingredients are usually caffeine, cocoa and maybe green tea. None of these compounds has any observed interaction with malaria pills, so they should be safe to take at the same time. However, without knowing exactly which type of ACE pills … [Read more...]

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Artemether, Lumefantrine Given with Ceftriaxone

November 30, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Can ceftriaxone be given with artemether/lumefantrine for treatment of malaria? ANSWER As far as I know, there are no known interactions between cefriaxone and artemether/lumefantrine, and no specific contraindications. However, you should consult with a physician before taking both in combination. Also, since ceftriaxone is usually used to treat bacterial infections, it may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: artemether/lumefantrine, ceftriaxone, drug interactions, Malaria Treatment

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) and Coartem Interaction

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QUESTION Can I take paracetamol (acetaminophen) with Coartem? ANSWER Yes - there are no known drug interactions or contra-indications between these two medications. Paracetamol (known as acetaminophen in the USA) is a very effective way of reducing fever so can be used to this end, together with specific anti-malaria medication such as Coartem, during a malaria attack. … [Read more...]

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