Prescription
Antimalarial
Artesunate; Pyronaridine Tetraphosphate
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Artesunate and Pyronaridine (sold as Pyramax in Nigeria) is a combination antimalarial drug that works by killing the malaria parasite in your blood from two different angles, making it very effective at clearing the infection.
What is it used for?
Malaria (including stubborn malaria that doesn't respond easily to other drugs)
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.