Artekab Information

Artekab is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Artekab is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Artekab side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Artekab are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Artekab's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Artekab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Artekab related warnings section.

Artekab can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Artekab in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Artekab are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Artekab with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Artekab, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Artekab Benefits & Uses
Artekab Dosage & How to Take
Artekab Side Effects
Artekab Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Artekab with Other Drugs
Artekab Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Artekab
Artekab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Artekab Benefits & Uses

Artekab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Artekab Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Artekab Related Warnings

Is the use of Artekab safe for pregnant women?

Artekab can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Artekab right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Artekab safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Artekab in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Artekab is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Artekab on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Artekab on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Artekab on the Liver?

Artekab has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Artekab on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Artekab on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Artekab with Other Drugs

Artekab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Artekab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artekab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Artekab

Is this Artekab habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Artekab is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Artekab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Artekab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Artekab cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Artekab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Artekab

It is safe to take Artekab with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Artekab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Artekab.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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