Generic Name
ArtesunatePacks Price
- Inj 120 mg(092531): 1 Amp: 218.66: 257.24
- Inj 30 mg(092530): 1 Ampx2.5 ml: 78.72: 92.61
Engsunate
Therapeutic Group
Anti-malarialsIndication Dosage
Artesunate is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of severe malaria. It is a potent antimalarial drug that is effective in rapidly reducing the number of malaria parasites in the bloodstream, making it a crucial intervention in cases of severe or life-threatening malaria infections. Artesunate is commonly used in combination with other antimalarial drugs to enhance its effectiveness and reduce the risk of drug resistance.
Severe Malaria Including Cerebral Malaria And As A Second Line Treatment In Chloroquine Resistant Falciparum Malaria:
By IM Or IV Infusion:
- Adults: First Dose 120 Mg; Followed By 60 Mg After 4-6 Hr; Then 60 Mg After Every 24 Hr Once Daily. The Total Duration Of Treatment Is 5 Consecutive Days. Total Doses Are 360-480 Mg For Adults.
- Children Age 7 Yrs Or More: Same As Adult Dose.
- Below 7 Yrs Age: 1.5 Mg/kg. Both The Age Group Children Should Be Given The Sec Dose After 4-6 Hr; Then One Dose After Every 24 Hr Once Daily. The Total Duration Of Treatment Is 5 Consecutive Days.
Content
- Inj 30mg /60mg /120mg: Artesunate 30mg /60mg /120mg; Amp.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Artemisinin Derivative
Contra Indications
- Family History Of Suddendeath, Electrolyte Disturbances, Concomitant Use With Other Drugs Known To Cause Qt-interval Prolongation.
Precautions
- Family History Of Suddendeath, Electrolyte Disturbances, Concomitant Use With Other Drugs Known To Cause Qt-interval Prolongation.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Fever
- Rash
- Nausea
- Transient And Reversible Reticulocytopenia
- Bradycardia
- Transient First Degree Heart Block And Transient & Reversible Elevation Of Serum Transaminases
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Author
Shahid Arif