Description

ARTESUNATE

ARTESUNATE belongs to the class of ‘anti-malarial drugs’, primarily used to treat malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the ‘Plasmodium parasite’ into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma, and bloody stools.

ARTESUNATE contains ‘Artesunate’. This ARTESUNATE is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite’s growth in the red blood cells of the human body. ARTESUNATE is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called ‘Plasmodium falciparum,’ another plasmodium species. It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

ARTESUNATE will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience dizziness, headache, weakness, and loss of appetite (not feeling hungry). Most of these side effects of ARTESUNATE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using ARTESUNATE, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to ARTESUNATE or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. ARTESUNATE causes drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.

Uses of ARTESUNATE

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

ARTESUNATE contains ‘Artesunate’. This ARTESUNATE is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite’s growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is used to treat cerebral malaria and all kind of severe malaria. The antimalarial effect of ARTESUNATE is commonly identified as generally safe, highly efficient and well-tolerated. ARTESUNATE is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called ‘Plasmodium falciparum,’ other plasmodium species. It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Directions for Use

ARTESUNATE will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of ARTESUNATE

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite (not feeling hungry)