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Tesunate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The right dosage of Tesunate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Tesunate include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Tesunate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tesunate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Tesunate's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Tesunate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tesunate related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Tesunate since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Tesunate have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Tesunate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tesunate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tesunate 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Tesunate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tesunate. It is best to stop taking Tesunate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tesunate safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tesunate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tesunate on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Tesunate on kidneys.
What is the effect of Tesunate on the Liver?
Tesunate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tesunate on the Heart?
Tesunate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tesunate 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 Tesunate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tesunate habit forming or addictive?
Tesunate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tesunate as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tesunate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tesunate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tesunate
Taking Tesunate with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tesunate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tesunate with alcohol will be.
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