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Medicines artemether + lumefantrineQuestion & answer

artemether + lumefantrine · Medicine question

Can it affect heart rhythm?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It can prolong the QT interval, so certain cardiac conditions, electrolyte abnormalities and interacting medicines make it unsuitable.

Sources for this answer

Riamet 20/120mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 29

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