Overview
Lumefantrine Co-Artemether (Riamet) has been investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum, Malaria in Pregnancy, Uncomplicated Malaria, and Uncomplicated Knowlesi Malaria. Lumefantrine Co-Artemether is a tablet formulation of artemether and lumefantrine, a well-tolerated, fast-acting and effective blood schizontocidal drug that serves primarily in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria that is resistant to other antimalarials. Artemether, an artemisinin derivative, has several proposed mechanisms of action, including interference with plasmodial transport proteins, interference with mitochondrial electron transport, and the production of free radicals to reduce blood antioxidants and glutathione. While artemether results in rapid defervescence, parasite clearance, and clinical improvement, it also has a relatively high recrudescence rate when used as monotherapy. The exact mechanism of action of lumefantrine is not well defined, but it is thought to inhibit -hematin formation, an important detoxification pathway for the parasite. Unlike artemether, lumefantrine has a slower onset of action, resulting in clearance of residual parasites and a decrease in recrudescence rate. The combination is an effective and well-tolerated malaria treatment, providing high cure rates even in areas of multi-drug resistance.
Background
Lumefantrine Co-Artemether (Riamet) has been investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum, Malaria in Pregnancy, Uncomplicated Malaria, and Uncomplicated Knowlesi Malaria. Lumefantrine Co-Artemether is a tablet formulation of artemether and lumefantrine, a well-tolerated, fast-acting and effective blood schizontocidal drug that serves primarily in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria that is resistant to other antimalarials. Artemether, an artemisinin derivative, has several proposed mechanisms of action, including interference with plasmodial transport proteins, interference with mitochondrial electron transport, and the production of free radicals to reduce blood antioxidants and glutathione. While artemether results in rapid defervescence, parasite clearance, and clinical improvement, it also has a relatively high recrudescence rate when used as monotherapy. The exact mechanism of action of lumefantrine is not well defined, but it is thought to inhibit -hematin formation, an important detoxification pathway for the parasite. Unlike artemether, lumefantrine has a slower onset of action, resulting in clearance of residual parasites and a decrease in recrudescence rate. The combination is an effective and well-tolerated malaria treatment, providing high cure rates even in areas of multi-drug resistance.
Indication
No indication information available.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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2025/05/08 | Phase 3 | Not yet recruiting | |||
2024/05/21 | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | |||
2024/04/04 | Phase 4 | Recruiting | Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration, Uganda | ||
2024/03/06 | Phase 1 | Completed | |||
2023/10/10 | Phase 4 | Completed | Ministry of Public Health, Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||
2023/07/25 | N/A | Completed | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Philippines | ||
2023/07/24 | N/A | Completed | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Philippines | ||
2023/03/13 | Phase 2 | Recruiting | |||
2023/01/09 | N/A | Active, not recruiting | |||
2022/11/04 | Phase 4 | Recruiting |
FDA Drug Approvals
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EMA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
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