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'''Artesunate/pyronaridine |
'''Artesunate/pyronaridine''', sold under the brand name '''Pyramax''', is a [[fixed dose combination (antiretroviral)|fixed dose combination]] medication for the treatment of [[malaria]].<ref name=WHO20th/><ref name=WHO2010/> It can be used for malaria of both the ''[[P. falciparum]]'' and ''[[P. vivax]]'' types.<ref name=WHO2010/> It combines [[artesunate]] and [[pyronaridine]].<ref name=WHO20th/> |
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Revision as of 21:31, 29 June 2017
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| Artesunate | Antimalarial |
| Pyronaridine | Antimalarial |
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| Trade names | Pyramax[1] |
| Other names | Artesunate/pyronaridine tetraphosphate[1] |
Artesunate/pyronaridine, sold under the brand name Pyramax, is a fixed dose combination medication for the treatment of malaria.[2][1] It can be used for malaria of both the P. falciparum and P. vivax types.[1] It combines artesunate and pyronaridine.[2]
The combination is generally well tolerated.[1] Side effects may include headache, vomiting, or cough.[1]
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.[2] In 2010 the wholesale cost of a course of treatment was between 0.55 and 2.18 USD.[1]