Artesunate Injection 180 mg

Description

Artesunate 180 mg Injection is a potent and fast-acting antimalarial medication used to treat severe malaria, particularly life-threatening infections caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

It is widely recommended when urgent treatment is required and when patients cannot take oral malaria medications. Artesunate provides rapid parasite clearance and is considered a first-line emergency treatment.

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Specifications:

• Active Ingredient: Artesunate

• Strength: 180 mg

• Form: Powder for reconstitution + injection

• Route: Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM)

• Pack: 180 mg vial (with diluent ampoules)

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Uses / Indications:

• Severe malaria

• Complicated malaria infections

• Emergency treatment situations

• Pre-treatment before switching to oral therapy

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Key Benefits:

• Rapid action against malaria parasites

• Strongly recommended by WHO for severe malaria

• Suitable for both IV and IM administration

• Effective even in critically ill patients

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Dosage:

Administered only by healthcare professionals.

• Given as a series of injections over 24 hours

• Dosage depends on patient weight and condition

(Always follow physician instructions.)

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Precautions:

• For hospital/emergency use only

• Use immediately after reconstitution

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep out of reach of children

• Do not use if particles or discoloration appear after mixing

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Possible Side Effects:

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Injection site pain

• Low white blood cell count (rare)

• Fever or chills (rare)