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Dose of Aemether for severe malaria is:

A
1.2 mg/Kg
B
1.7 mg/kg
C
2.4 mg/kg
D
3.4 mg/kg
High-Yield Explanation
Aesunate: 2.4 mg/kg i.v. or i.m. given on admission (time=0),then at 12 hours and 24 hours, then once a day (Care should be taken to dilute aesunate powder in 5% Sodium bi-carbonate provided in the pack). Ref:

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