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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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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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 can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Artesunate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Artesunate Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Artesunate can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Artesunate on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Artesunate on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Artesunate Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Artesunate rarely affect 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?
Artesunate Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Artesunate Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Artesunate Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Artesunate Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Artesunate Injection
Taking Artesunate Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artesunate Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Artesunate Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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