Description
ARTESUNATE INJECTION: This medicine comes under the branding of ZOONATE-120, which belongs to the class of antiparasitic medications. It is used in the treatment of severe malaria that can affect the brain, lungs, or kidneys. Malaria can become dangerous if not treated on time, and this medicine works by killing the malaria parasites present in the blood.
Artesunate Injection is a fast-acting, reliable medicine used by doctors to treat severe malaria, especially when a patient’s life is at risk. It quickly kills the malaria parasites in the blood, which means the fever drops and health improves much faster than with older medicines like quinine. This medicine works quickly, helps patients recover faster, and reduces the chances of malaria coming back.
Health Benefits of Artesunate Injection
Artesunate Injection is a trusted and powerful medicine used to quickly treat severe malaria. The following are the key benefits of this medicine.
- Treats severe malaria
- Improve survival rates
- Provides rapid symptom relief
- Works against multiple malaria parasite species
How to Use It
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- Follow the instructions of the doctor and mention them on the product.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose for better results.
- Wash the hands properly before injection and clean the injected area.
Storage
- Store in a cool place
- Store in a dry place.
- Keep away from the direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Precaution
- It can affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
- If you have a medical history of liver/kidney diseases, consult your doctor.
- Do not use it for your children without being prescribed by the pediatrician and child specialist.
- Take the dose at the recommended time in an accurate dose.
Side Effects
This medicine may cause some unwanted effects that are mentioned below:
- Headache
- Difficulty sleeping
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Heartburn
Frequently Asked Questions About Artesunate Injection
Can I stop this medicine after feeling well?
Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Consult with your doctor about the duration of your treatment.
Can I drive after taking it?
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy and dizzy.
Is it safe for pregnant women?
Do not take it without being prescribed by your doctor during pregnancy because it can cause serious side effects.
How does this medicine work?
Artesunate is an antiparasitic medication that works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
