Hi,I am Dr. Amitkumar Sharma (Internal Medicine Specialist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
High Fever, Positive Widal Test, Artemether And Lumefantrine Along With Frisium Safe?
my 2 1/2 yr old son is having high fever from last 4 days. his widal test is positive with o agglutination 1:160 an H agglutination 1:80. Doctor suggested Artemether & lumefantrine Dry syrup . Is it safe? My son has a history of febrile convulsion & takes frisium during fever. is it safe to give frisium along with Artemether & lumefantrine?
Sun, 13 May 2012
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases, Dr. Hema Yadav's Response
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Widal testis positive in typhoid and paratyphoid fever.The treatment for which is antibiotics as it is a bacterial infection.
Lumefantrine and Artemether are anti malaria medications and are usually safe and effective in diagnosed case of malaria.
There are no known interactions of this medication with Frisium and they both can be given , however ensure that the child has taken his meals prior to the medications to avoid and minimise gastric sideeffects.
Please get a confirmed diagnosis before administering any medications as all medications do have some sideeffects and a diagnosed case of typhoid fever will not require anti malaria medicines unless coinfection is suspected as suggested by high fever , low platelet counts and positive blood smear for malarial parasite .
Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
High Fever, Positive Widal Test, Artemether And Lumefantrine Along With Frisium Safe?
Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic forum. Widal testis positive in typhoid and paratyphoid fever.The treatment for which is antibiotics as it is a bacterial infection. Lumefantrine and Artemether are anti malaria medications and are usually safe and effective in diagnosed case of malaria. There are no known interactions of this medication with Frisium and they both can be given , however ensure that the child has taken his meals prior to the medications to avoid and minimise gastric sideeffects. Please get a confirmed diagnosis before administering any medications as all medications do have some sideeffects and a diagnosed case of typhoid fever will not require anti malaria medicines unless coinfection is suspected as suggested by high fever , low platelet counts and positive blood smear for malarial parasite . Wishing your child a speedy recovery. Regards