Artesunate (60mg)

DESCRIPTION

Artikinde Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs, or kidneys). Artikinde Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

INTRODUCTION

In Malaria Artikinde Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

USE OF

Malaria

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Sesquiterpene lactones|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI MALARIALS|Action Class::Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

HOW TO USE

Artikinde Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artikinde Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Artikinde Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Artikinde Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Artikinde Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Artikinde Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Artikinde Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Artikinde Injection, please consult your doctor.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Dizziness | Weakness | Loss of appetite | Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

VIEWS 

BOUGHT 

FAQ

Q. Who should not use Artikinde Injection?::: Use of Artikinde Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Artikinde Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Artikinde Injection for the first time, consult your doctor. | Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Artikinde Injection?::: Before starting treatment with Artikinde Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.| Q. Is Artikinde Injection safe?::: Artikinde Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. How is Artikinde Injection administered?::: Artikinde Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Artikinde Injection.|

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