Artesunet 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 144.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 72.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Artesunate |
| Company | Aexim pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Artesunate Tablet
Category
- Antimalarial Medicine
- Therapeutic Class: Anti-malarial drugs
Indications
- Treatment of severe and complicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum
- Treatment of uncomplicated malaria in situations with multidrug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum
- Suitable to salvage patients with pernicious malaria
- Treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax
Pharmacology
- Metabolized to active DHA
- Inhibits protein and nucleic acid synthesis of Plasmodium parasites
- Reacts with heme, generating free radicals
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Different dosages for adults and children
- Dosage for the prevention of malaria
- Dosage for different strengths of tablets
Interaction
- Interaction with other artemisinin drugs
- Interaction with antimalarial drugs and drugs prolonging QT interval
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to Artemisinin and its derivatives or its inactive ingredients
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- No adverse effects reported at recommended dose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Continue to be available for the treatment of malaria in pregnancy
- Nursing mothers should stop breastfeeding during the treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients vomiting severely
- Emergency treatment preferred via intravenous or intramuscular injection
- Use under the advice of a Registered Physician
- Do not exceed recommended dose
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children