Lysunate Injection Information

Lysunate Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lysunate Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Lysunate Injection are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Lysunate Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lysunate 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.

It is also important to note that Lysunate Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lysunate Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lysunate Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Lysunate Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Lysunate Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Lysunate Injection Benefits & Uses

Lysunate Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Lysunate 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

Lysunate Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lysunate Injection safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Lysunate Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Lysunate 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.

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

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Lysunate on kidneys.

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

Side effects of Lysunate rarely affect the liver.

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

Lysunate is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lysunate Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Lysunate Injection Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Lysunate Injection

Is this Lysunate Injection habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lysunate Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Lysunate Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lysunate Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lysunate Injection

Taking Lysunate Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lysunate Injection

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

Unknown

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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 830

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