Dihydroartemisinin
Composition
Active metabolite of artemisinin derivatives.
Indications
Used in combination therapies for malaria.
Side effects
Nausea, dizziness, mild GI upset.
Precautions
Use with partner drug to prevent resistance.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Dosage and administration
Oral, usually in fixed combination.
Countries
Peru, Chile, Colombia, Argentina,
Available Forms
Tablets (in combinations).