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AL (Coartem)

Centro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica · FDA-approved active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

AL (Coartem) is a Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) Small molecule drug developed by Centro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica. It is currently FDA-approved for Uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi.

Coartem (artemether-lumefantrine) is a fixed-dose combination antimalarial that kills malaria parasites through artemether's rapid parasite clearance and lumefantrine's sustained blood schizonticide activity.

AL (Coartem) is a small molecule antimalarial medication used to treat malaria, specifically falciparum malaria. It is a combination of artemether and lumefantrine.

At a glance

Generic nameAL (Coartem)
SponsorCentro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica
Drug classArtemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)
TargetParasite heme metabolism; hemozoin formation
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Artemether, a semi-synthetic artemisinin derivative, rapidly reduces parasite biomass by generating reactive oxygen species that damage parasite membranes and proteins. Lumefantrine, a long-acting aminoalcohol, inhibits parasite heme polymerization and provides sustained suppression of remaining parasites. Together they provide rapid symptom relief and complete parasite clearance with reduced recrudescence risk.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about AL (Coartem)

What is AL (Coartem)?

AL (Coartem) is a Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) drug developed by Centro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica, indicated for Uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi.

How does AL (Coartem) work?

Coartem (artemether-lumefantrine) is a fixed-dose combination antimalarial that kills malaria parasites through artemether's rapid parasite clearance and lumefantrine's sustained blood schizonticide activity.

What is AL (Coartem) used for?

AL (Coartem) is indicated for Uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi.

Who makes AL (Coartem)?

AL (Coartem) is developed and marketed by Centro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica (see full Centro de Investigacao em Saude de Manhica pipeline at /company/centro-de-investigacao-em-saude-de-manhica).

What drug class is AL (Coartem) in?

AL (Coartem) belongs to the Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) class. See all Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) drugs at /class/artemisinin-based-combination-therapy-act.

What development phase is AL (Coartem) in?

AL (Coartem) is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of AL (Coartem)?

Common side effects of AL (Coartem) include Headache, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain.

What does AL (Coartem) target?

AL (Coartem) targets Parasite heme metabolism; hemozoin formation and is a Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT).

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