Currently the most effective means of treating malaria is artemisinin piperaquine tablets in combination, but also the best resistance to malaria drug resistance, the drug is not recommended for long-term use, the specific length of the dosage should follow the doctor's instructions.
The side effects of artemisinin piperaquine tablets are caused by the components of the drug (piperaquine phosphate), as follows:
1. Gastrointestinal reactions: such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea and so on;
2. nervous system: such as dizziness, headache, deafness, poor sleep, etc;
3. allergic reactions: skin scratching, rash, etc;
4. abnormal laboratory tests: such as transient decrease in peripheral red blood cells, transient increase in SGPT and SGOT, increase in blood creatinine.
Pay attention to the observation during the use of the drug, if the adverse reaction is serious, should consult a doctor as soon as possible.