Description
Artesunate 120mg Injection
Artesunate 120mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This antimalarial medicine interferes with the growth of the plasmodium parasite in the human body’s red blood cells. Artesunate 120mg Injection helps to cure malaria caused by a parasite called ‘Plasmodium falciparum,’ another plasmodium species. It acts by creating harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, killing the parasites.
A healthcare professional will administer Artesunate 120mg Injection; do not administer it to yourself. You may have dizziness, headache, weakness, and a loss of appetite (not hungry). Most side effects of Artesunate 120mg Injection do not require medical attention and will resolve completely on their own over time. However, if the side effects continue or worsen, report them to your doctor.
Benefits of Artesunate 120mg Injection
Artesunate 120mg Injection is an antimalarial medication and is used singly or in combination with other medications to treat malaria, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness caused by a parasite transferred to humans because of the bite of infected mosquitoes. This drug must be administered under the supervision of a doctor or nurse and not on one’s own. Avoid taking any other medicines or antacids with this medication unless the doctor prescribes them because they can interfere with the absorption of this medication. Avoid using this medication to treat any other condition without consulting your doctor.
How Does Artesunate 120mg Injection Work?
Artesunate 120mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This Artesunate 120mg Injection is an antimalarial drug that acts by inhibiting the development of the plasmodium parasite in red blood cells in the human body. Artesunate 120mg Injection is used in treating malaria which is caused due to a parasitic infection such as “Plasmodium falciparum,” which is another species of Plasmodium. This acts by inducing the formation of toxins within the malarial parasite, therefore, killing those parasites.
Side Effects:-
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Precautions:-
- Artesunate 120mg Injection helps to cure malaria.
- Tell your physician if you have an allergic reaction to Artesunate 120mg Injection.
- Do not start or continue Artesunate 120mg Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
- Do not move or use your device after drinking as you may feel drowsy.
- Let your doctor know if you experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, and any changes in heart rate.
- Regular blood tests can be done once a week while taking this medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. Who should not use Artesunate 120mg Injection?
Use of Artesunate 120mg Injection should be avoided in patients allergic to Artesunate 120mg Injection or any of its constituents. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Artesunate 120mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Artesunate 120mg Injection?
In case you have other medical conditions, such as kidney or heart diseases, let your doctor know before beginning the treatment with Artesunate 120mg Injection. Certain medical conditions can alter your treatment, and in some cases, even necessitate a dose change. Additionally, tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Also, let your healthcare expert know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Q. Is Artesunate 120mg Injection safe?
The Artesunate 120mg Injection is quite safe if given in the dose and duration suggested by your physician. So, follow the instructions of your doctor carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.