Dose of Aemether for severe malaria is:
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:
1.2 mg/Kg
1.7 mg/kg
2.4 mg/kg
3.4 mg/kg