{"product_id":"duo-cotecxin","title":"Duo-Cotecxin 40mg\/320mg Tablets 9's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuo-Cotecxin\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription antimalarial medication used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by \u003ci\u003ePlasmodium falciparum\u003c\/i\u003e and other \u003ci\u003ePlasmodium\u003c\/i\u003e species. It belongs to a class of medications known as \u003cb\u003eArtemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs)\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach tablet typically contains a fixed-dose combination of two active ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDihydroartemisinin (DHA) - 40 mg:\u003c\/b\u003e A fast-acting artemisinin derivative that rapidly clears parasites from the blood. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiperaquine phosphate (PPQ) - 320 mg:\u003c\/b\u003e A long-acting antimalarial that remains in the body to eliminate any remaining parasites and prevent re-infection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Works and Essential Usage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegimen:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard treatment is a strict \u003cb\u003e3-day course\u003c\/b\u003e, taken exactly \u003cb\u003eonce daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdministration:\u003c\/b\u003e It must be taken on an empty stomach—either \u003cb\u003e3 hours before or 3 hours after a meal\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid taking it with high-fat foods, as fat increases the absorption of piperaquine to unsafe levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDosing:\u003c\/b\u003e The exact number of tablets required per daily dose depends entirely on the patient's \u003cb\u003ebody weight\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePediatric use:\u003c\/b\u003e For young children who cannot swallow pills, the tablets can be thoroughly \u003cb\u003ecrushed and mixed with a small amount of water\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Precautions and Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart Health (QT Prolongation):\u003c\/b\u003e Piperaquine can alter the electrical activity of the heart (prolonging the QT interval). It should not be taken by individuals with pre-existing cardiac conditions or those taking medications that affect heart rhythms (such as certain antipsychotics or antiarrhythmics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVomiting:\u003c\/b\u003e If a patient vomits within \u003cb\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e of taking a dose, the full dose must be repeated immediately. If vomiting occurs between \u003cb\u003e30 to 60 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e, a half dose should be taken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedical Oversight:\u003c\/b\u003e Because malaria can progress rapidly and duplicate treatments can cause toxicity, this medication must only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional following a confirmed diagnostic test (like a rapid diagnostic test or blood smear).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51992067899692,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/duo-cotecxin","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}