Voatherm Injection is a prescription antimalarial injection containing α-β arteether 150 mg/2 mL in an oily solution for intramuscular (IM) injection. It is registered for use in Nigeria.

What it is used for

It is used to treat severe malaria, including malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, particularly when rapid treatment is needed or in certain drug-resistant cases.

How it is given

• It is given by deep intramuscular injection only by a trained healthcare professional.
• It must not be injected into a vein (IV) because it is an oily preparation.