Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intravenous artesunate during severe malaria treatment in Ugandan adults.

BACKGROUND: Severe malaria is a medical emergency with high mortality. Prompt achievement of therapeutic concentrations of highly effective anti-malarial drugs reduces the risk of death. The aim of this study was to assess the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intravenous artesunate in Uganda...

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Main Authors: Byakika-Kibwika, P, Lamorde, M, Mayito, J, Nabukeera, L, Mayanja-Kizza, H, Katabira, E, Hanpithakpong, W, Obua, C, Pakker, N, Lindegardh, N, Tarning, J, de Vries, P, Merry, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012