Artemether and lumefantrine and Valcyte

• 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: valganciclovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; powder for oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Valcyte

Valcyte is an antiviral drug. It works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in your body.

Valcyte is used in adults to prevent infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) that may occur after an organ transplant (heart, kidney, or pancreas). This medicine is also used to treat CMV infection of the eye in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Valcyte is used in children at least 4 months old to prevent CMV infection after a kidney transplant. This medicine is also used in children at least 1 month old to prevent CMV disease after a heart transplant.

Valcyte will not cure CMV but it can help control the infection. This medicine is not for treating CMV that a baby is born with.

Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.