Artesunate Injection 240 mg

Description

Artesunate 240 mg Injection is a fast-acting antimalarial medicine used for the treatment of severe malaria, including Plasmodium falciparum malaria. It is widely recommended in emergency and hospital settings due to its rapid parasite-killing action.

It is especially preferred when patients cannot take oral antimalarials or require immediate treatment.

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Specifications:

• Active Ingredient: Artesunate

• Strength: 240 mg

• Form: Powder for reconstitution + Injection

• Route: IV or IM

• Pack: 240 mg vial (with diluent instructions on packaging)

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Uses / Indications:

• Treatment of severe malaria

• Management of complicated malaria infections

• Emergency treatment prior to oral therapy

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Key Benefits:

• Rapid reduction of malaria parasite load

• Lifesaving in severe malaria cases

• Works faster than many other antimalarials

• Recommended by WHO for severe malaria

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Dosage (General Hospital Guidance):

Doses vary by body weight and severity.

• Typically given IV/IM at 0, 12, and 24 hours, then once daily

• Must be administered by a trained healthcare professional

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Precautions:

• Hospital use only

• Must be reconstituted properly before use

• Not to be self-administered

• Store in a cool, dry environment

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Possible Side Effects:

• Dizziness

• Temporary low white blood cells

• Mild injection-site discomfort

• Fever (rare)