Artex 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.08 (1 x 12: ৳ 145.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 145.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Artesunate |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Artex Tablet
Categories
- Antimalarial medication
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- Medicine
- Therapeutic drugs
Description
- Powerful antimalarial drug
- Indicated for severe and complicated malaria
- Suitable for both adults and children
- Treatment for uncomplicated malaria
- Salvage treatment for pernicious malaria
- Treatment for malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax
Dimensions
- 50 mg tablet
- 100 mg tablet
Color Options
- White
- Off-white
Functions
- Inhibition of protein and nucleic acid synthesis of Plasmodium parasites
- Metabolizes to active Dihydroartemisinin (DHA)
Materials
- Artesunate
- Dihydroartemisinin (DHA)
Technical Specifications
- Route of Administration:
- Oral
- Dosage:
- Adult dosage based on age and weight
- Children's dosage based on age and weight
- Preventive dosage for malaria
- Interaction:
- Prolongs PQ and QT interval
- Cardiac action interference
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Artemisinin and its derivatives
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- WHO recommendation for use in pregnancy
- Nursing considerations - stop during treatment
- Precautions:
- Use cautiously in severe vomiting patients
- Prefer intravenous or intramuscular injections for severe malaria
- Advice from Registered Physician required
- Therapeutic Class:
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Storage Conditions:
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep away from children's reach
Design Elements
- Tablet form
Usability Features
- Well-tolerated
- No adverse effects reported at recommended dose