Artfin Injection Information

Artfin Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Artfin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Artfin Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Artfin Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Artfin Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Artfin Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Artfin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Artfin Injection related warnings section.

Artfin Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Artfin Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Artfin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

Artfin Benefits & Uses
Artfin Dosage & How to Take
Artfin Side Effects
Artfin Related Warnings
Artfin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Artfin
Artfin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Artfin Injection Benefits & Uses

Artfin Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Artfin Injection 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: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Artfin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Artfin Injection safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Artfin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Artfin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Artfin Injection on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Artfin on kidney, information on safety of Artfin for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Artfin Injection on the Liver?

Artfin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Artfin Injection on the Heart?

Artfin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Artfin Injection Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Artfin Injection

Is this Artfin Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Artfin Injection has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Artfin Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Artfin Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Artfin Injection for mental disorders.

No

Artfin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Artfin Injection

Taking Artfin Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Artfin Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Artfin Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown