Is artemisinin over the counter?

Artemisinins have been available in the United States without a prescription as herbal supplements for at least 10 years; these supplements are marketed for general health maintenance and for treatment of parasitic infections and cancers.

How much artemisinin do you take for malaria?

There has been some investigation of the optimum dose with in-vivo dose response studies suggesting that at least 2 mg/kg/d for 3 days of artesunate is required for maximal effect. Current ACTs regimens contain between 2.5 and 4 mg/kg of artemisinin derivative given daily for 3 days.

How do you take artemisinin for parasites?

Artemisinin suppositories have been given to patients with severe falciparum malaria, at doses of 600-1200 mg initially, followed by 400-600 mg 4 h later and 400-800 mg daily for 3 days. Generally, mefloquine 15-25 mg/kg is given 24-72 h after commencement of Artemisinin therapy.

Is artemisinin good for parasites?

Artemisinins are active against other parasite species in vitro, including protozoa that are phylogenetically unrelated to apicomplexan parasites such as the Plasmodium species that cause malaria. Artemisinins also act against metazoan parasites such as Schistosoma spp.

What is another name for artemisinin?

artemisinin, also called qinghaosu, antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood plant, Artemisia annua. Artemisinin is a sesquiterpene lactone (a compound made up of three isoprene units bound to cyclic organic esters) and is distilled from the dried leaves or flower clusters of A. annua.

Where to buy artemisinin in Namibia?

It is available at SuperNature Namibia ,Fabupharm  Pty LTD and Dis-chem Wernhill Pharmacy.