Malither Injection Information

Malither Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Malither Injection 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Malither Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Malither Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Malither Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Malither Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Malither Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Malither Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Malither Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Malither Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Malither Injection Benefits & Uses

Malither Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Malither 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: 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

Malither Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Malither Injection safe for pregnant women?

Malither can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Malither, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Malither Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Malither has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Malither Injection on the Kidneys?

Malither rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Malither Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Malither on the liver have been reported.

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

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

Mild

Malither Injection Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Malither Injection

Is this Malither Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Malither Injection is addictive.

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

After taking Malither Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Malither Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

Malither Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Malither Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malither Injection

Taking Malither Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Malither Injection

Consumption of alcohol and Malither Injection together may have severe 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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