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Artesunate

Kathryn Dzintars, Pharm.D., BCPS, Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D. BCPS
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INDICATIONS

FDA

  • FDA approved only artemether-lumefantrine combination.
    • Artesunate (as single agent) is available for emergency use in the U.S. (contact CDC) for severe falciparum malaria.

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Mild to moderate malaria falciparum.

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Last updated: January 29, 2017

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