apollo

Select Address

Search Medicines
  • Login
  1. Home
  2. Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet

  3. Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet Substitute

Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet Substitute

Medicine Composition:

All Substitutes & Brand Comparisons

call Doctor

Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ARTEMETHER-80MG + LUMEFANTRINE-480MG

Uses:

Malaria.

Medicinal Benefits:

Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet contains two anti-malarial drugs, namely: Artemether and Lumefantrine. It is a combination that treats non-severe malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum', other Plasmodium species. It interferes with the growth of Plasmodium parasites in the red blood cells of the human body. Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet works by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Plasmodium falciparum. Artemether reduces parasite biomass and Lumefantrine eliminates residual parasites.

FAQs

Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet contains a combination of anti-malarial drugs, Artemether and Lumefantrine. It treats malaria by interfering with Plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body.

Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.

Ziplonate L 80mg/480mg Tablet is not recommended in cases of any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases and electrolyte imbalance. Also, let your doctor know if you have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Apollo 247 Floating Button