Antimalarial Combinations

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Coartem (artemether / lumefantrine)

Artemether/lumefantrine, sold under the trade name Coartem among others, is a combination of the two medications artemether and lumefantrine. It is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum that is not treatable with chloroquine. It is not typically used to prevent malaria. It is taken by mouth....Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not available                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $183/24 tabs

Malarone (atovaquone / proguanil)

Atovaquone/proguanil, sold under the brand name Malarone among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat and prevent malaria, including chloroquine-resistant malaria. It contains atovaquone and proguanil. It is not recommended for severe or complicated malaria. It is taken by mouth....Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                               Average retail cost: $277/30 tabs

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