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Artesunate Injection is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The optimal dosage of Artesunate Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Artesunate Injection include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Artesunate Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Artesunate Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Artesunate Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Artesunate Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Artesunate Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Artesunate Injection in conditions like Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Artesunate Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Artesunate Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Artesunate Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Artesunate Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Artesunate Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Artesunate Injection safe for pregnant women?
Artesunate may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Artesunate, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Artesunate Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Artesunate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Artesunate on kidney, information on safety of Artesunate for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Liver?
Artesunate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Heart?
Artesunate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Artesunate Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artesunate Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Artesunate Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Artesunate Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Artesunate Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Artesunate Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Artesunate Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Artesunate Injection
Taking Artesunate Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artesunate Injection
Information about the interaction of Artesunate Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830