Artemether and lumefantrine and Avidoxy

• Generic Name: artemether / lumefantrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coartem

Artemether and lumefantrine are anti-malaria medications that interfere with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body. Malaria is caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Artemether and lumefantrine is a combination medicine used to treat non-severe malaria.

Artemether and lumefantrine is for use in adults and children at least 2 months old or who weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

This medication is used only to treat malaria. Do not use artemether and lumefantrine to prevent malaria.

Artemether and lumefantrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, Monodox, Morgidox, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Mondoxyne NL, Oracea, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100, TargaDOX

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
• It is used to prevent malaria.
• It is used to treat swelling of the tissue around the teeth (periodontitis). It is used with scaling and root planing.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.