Arteo Information

Arteo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Arteo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Arteo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Arteo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Arteo's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Arteo related warnings talks about Arteo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Arteo contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Arteo with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Arteo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Arteo Benefits & Uses

Arteo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Arteo 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: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day take once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day, take once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 1.6 mg/kg twice daily, rest day take once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily

Arteo Related Warnings

Is the use of Arteo safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Arteo. It is best to stop taking Arteo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Arteo safe during breastfeeding?

Arteo may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Arteo on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Arteo on the Liver?

Arteo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Arteo on the Heart?

Arteo has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Arteo with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Arteo Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Arteo

Is this Arteo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Arteo has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Arteo only as per medical advice.

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

No, Arteo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Arteo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arteo

Taking Arteo with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Arteo

Taking Arteo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

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