Population | Dose regimen | Required dose adjustment | |
---|---|---|---|
Uncomplicated malaria | Complicated malaria | ||
Children | 8–12 mg base/kg iv q8h for 7d 8–12 mg base/kg im q12h for 7d | N | Y* |
Pregnant women | 8.3Â mg base/kg PO q8h for 7d Loading dose of 16.7Â mg base/kg iv over 4Â h, followed by 8.3Â mg base/kg q8h | Y - | - Y |
Elderly | 8.3Â mg base/kg PO q8h for 7d Loading dose of 16.7Â mg base/kg iv over 4Â h, followed by 8.3Â mg/kg q8h until patients can swallow then complete oral dose regimen | N** N** | N** N** |