What is ACT treatment for malaria?
ACT is a combination of two or more drugs that work against the malaria parasite in different ways. This is usually the preferred treatment for chloroquine-resistant malaria. Examples include artemether-lumefantrine (Coartem) and artesunate-mefloquine.
What are the symptoms of malaria in a pregnant woman?
Symptoms of malaria include fever, myalgias, chills, headaches and malaise. Anemia is prominent. Infected red blood cells can adhere to the microvasculature in the lungs and brain and cause endothelial damage leading to the severe manifestations of the disease.
Is beer good in malaria?
Numerous studies have demonstrated that moderate and chronic alcohol consumptions can have strong immunosuppressive effects [49]. Therefore, people who drink beer are not only at higher risk of exposure to malaria mosquitoes but could also be more vulnerable to the Plasmodium parasites.
What is dihydroartemisinin?
Dihydroartemisinin (also known as dihydroqinghaosu, artenimol or DHA) is a drug used to treat malaria. Dihydroartemisinin is the active metabolite of all artemisinin compounds (artemisinin, artesunate, artemether, etc.) and is also available as a drug in itself. It is a semi-synthetic derivative…
How effective is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine?
In a systematic review of randomized controlled trials, both dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and artemether-lumefantrine are very effective at treating malaria (high quality evidence).
What is the role of dihydroartemisinin in the treatment of malaria?
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What are the side effects of dihydroartemisinin + piperaquine tablets?
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of dihydroartemisinin + piperaquine tablets. Always consult a doctor or health care professional for medical advice before use. Common side effects include, but may not be limited to vomiting, nausea, dizziness, sleeplessness, and palpitations.