Artesunate

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The injection of artesunate is used to treat severe malaria. This medicine is also used in the treatment of severe malaria caused by Plasmodium ovale or Plasmodium vivax in conjunction with other medications (for example, 8-aminoquinoline medicine).

Artesunate belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials. It is used to treat malaria, a red blood cell infection spread by mosquito bites. This medication, however, is not used to prevent malaria.

This medication should only be administered by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Prior to Use

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks must be balanced against the benefits. You and your doctor will make this decision. The following factors should be considered when using this medication:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever experienced an unusual or allergic reaction to this or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you have any other allergies, such as those to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. When purchasing non-prescription products, carefully read the label or package ingredients.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not revealed any pediatric-specific issues that would limit the usefulness of artesunate injection in children.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of artesunate injection in the elderly have not been conducted.

Breastfeeding

There have been no adequate studies in women to determine infant risk when this medication is used while breastfeeding. Before taking this medication while breastfeeding, weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks.

Drug Reactions

Although certain medicines should never be used together, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction occurs. In these cases, your doctor may want to adjust the dose or take other precautions.

It is especially important that your healthcare professional knows if you are taking any of the medications listed below when you receive this medicine. The interactions listed below were chosen for their potential significance and are not meant to be exhaustive.

Combining this medication with any of the following medications is usually not advised, but may be necessary in some cases. If both medications are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency with which you take one or both of them. – Carbomazepine

Interactions with Others

Certain medicines should not be taken at or near the time of eating food, or when eating specific types of food, because interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco while taking certain medications may also result in interactions. Discuss with your doctor the use of your medication with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Issues

Other medical problems may interfere with the use of this medication. Make sure to inform your doctor if you have any other medical issues, particularly:

Kidney failure

Use with caution if you have liver disease. These conditions may deteriorate.

Use Properly

In a medical facility, you will be given this medication by a nurse or another trained health professional. It is administered via a needle inserted into one of your veins. It must be administered slowly, so the needle must remain in place for 1 to 2 minutes.

Your doctor will administer a few doses of this medication until your condition improves, at which point you will be switched to an oral medication that works in the same way. If you have any questions, consult your doctor.

Precautions

It is critical that your doctor monitors your or your child’s progress on a regular basis to ensure that this medication is working properly. Blood tests may be required for 4 weeks following treatment with this medicine to check for side effects (eg, delayed hemolysis).

Following treatment with this medication, you may experience blood problems (for example, hemolytic anaemia). If you or your child experience back, leg, or stomach pains, bleeding gums, chills, dark urine, difficulty breathing, fever, general body swelling, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, nosebleeds, pale skin, sore throat, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow eyes or skin, consult your doctor right away.

This medication may cause a severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal. If you or your child experience blurred vision, chest tightness, confusion, cough, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when rising suddenly from a lying or sitting position, hoarseness, redness of the skin, skin rash, itching, hives or welts, sweating, swelling of your hands, face, or mouth, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or unusual tiredness or weakness after receiving this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.

Other medications should not be taken unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medications, as well as herbal and vitamin supplements, are included.

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More frequently used

Clay-colored stool agitation coma

confusion

depression caused by dark urine decreased urine output

nausea or vomiting rapid weight gain dizziness fever headache loss of appetite muscle twitching

seizures

rash or itching on the skin stomach pain stupor swelling of the face, ankles, or hands

unusual tiredness or weakness unusual breath odour

blood vomiting yellow eyes or skin

The incidence is unknown.

Pains in the back, legs, or stomach

gums bleeding

vision blurred due to bloating

tightness in the chest

chills

constipation cough dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when suddenly rising from a lying or sitting position rapid heartbeat

Swelling throughout the body

welts or hives

hoarseness

indigestion snosebleeds

Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue pale skin redness of the skin sore throat sweating difficulty breathing or swallowing

Other side effects that have not been listed may occur in some patients. Check with your doctor if you notice any other side effects.