Arsufee Information

Arsufee is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Arsufee 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Arsufee include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Arsufee as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Arsufee are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Arsufee's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Arsufee related warnings talks about Arsufee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Arsufee is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Arsufee have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Arsufee with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Arsufee Benefits & Uses

Arsufee is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Arsufee 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

Arsufee Related Warnings

Is the use of Arsufee safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Arsufee safe during breastfeeding?

Arsufee 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 Arsufee on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Arsufee on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Arsufee will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Arsufee on the Liver?

Arsufee may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Arsufee on the Heart?

Arsufee may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Arsufee with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Arsufee Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Arsufee

Is this Arsufee habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Arsufee.

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 Arsufee can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Arsufee only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Arsufee for mental disorders.

No

Arsufee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arsufee

It is safe to take Arsufee with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Arsufee

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

Unknown

See all substitutes for Arsufee

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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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