What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Atovaquone | Artemether | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A malaria medicine | A malaria medicine |
| Used for | Atovaquone oral suspension is a quinone antimicrobial drug indicated for: Prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). ( 1.1 ) Treatment of m… | Coartem Tablets are indicated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections due to Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) in patients 2 months of age and older with a bodyweight of 5 kg and above. Coartem Tablets have been shown to be effective in ge… |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adult dosage for patients with bodyweight of 35 kg and above is 4 tablets per dose for a total of 6 doses. |
| Children | Evidence of safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients (aged 12 years and younger) has not been established. | Tablets may be crushed and mixed with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water immediately prior to administration to patients, including children. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . PCP Prevention: The most frequent adverse reactions (≥25% that required discontinuation) were… | The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Contraindications (4)] Prolongation of the QT Interval [see Warnings an… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Atovaquone should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published data from clinical studies and pharmacovigilance data have not established an association with artemether/lumefantrine use during pregnancy and major birth defects… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherAtovaquone is a malaria medicine and Artemether is a malaria medicine. Atovaquone is used for: Atovaquone oral suspension is a quinone antimicrobial drug indicated for: Prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). ( 1.1 ) Treatment of m… Artemether is used for: Coartem Tablets are indicated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections due to Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) in patients 2 months of age and older with a bodyweight of 5 kg and above. Coartem Tablets have been shown to be effective in ge…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.