Artesunate Injection – MedSunate is made up of the drug named Artesunate, which is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to stop malaria or to treat serious malaria that affects the brain, lungs, or kidneys. Here is the way how Artesunate works on malaria:
- Malaria is a disease caused by a tiny germ called a plasmodium. It is spread when a person gets bitten by infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
- When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it passes a tiny germ called the ‘Plasmodium parasite’ into their blood. This germ can harm the red blood cells and liver cells.
- Malaria symptoms usually begin 10 days to 4 weeks after a person gets infected. They include feeling very cold, high fever, lots of sweating, headache, feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, stomach pain, diarrhea, low energy, muscle pain, seizures, unconsciousness, and blood in stools.
- Artesunate injection is an anti-malarial injection that is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite named Plasmodium falciparum, as well as other types of plasmodium. It works by creating bad chemicals inside the malaria germs, which kill them.
Uses of Artesunate Injection
- This anti-malarial injection has a substance called ‘Artesunate. ‘ It is a medicine used to treat malaria.
- It works by stopping the growth of the plasmodium parasite in the red blood cells of people.
- It is used to treat brain malaria and all types of serious malaria.
- Artesunate is known to be safe, very effective, and easy for most people to take.
- This injection is used to treat malaria caused by a germ called ‘Plasmodium falciparum’ and other types of Plasmodium.
- It kills the malarial parasites by producing harmful chemicals inside them.
Precaution to use for Artesunate Injection
- Inform your doctor if have any allergies to Artesunate or its other components.
- Also tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, heart issues, and blood problems before starting the Artesunate injections.
- Consult with your doctor if you and your kid have pain in the stomach, leg, and back, difficulty breathing, bleeding gums, dark urine, and loss of appetite.
- Inform your doctor if the patient has experienced chest tightness, blurred vision, cough, confusion, faintness, dizziness, etc.
- It is very essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive.
- Artesunate injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness and it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are in an emergency.
The drugs that may interact with Artesunate injection
- MEFLOQUINE
- PYRIMETHAMINE
Directions to use for Artesunate Injection
Artesunate injection is administered by the doctor as it is available in the form of injections and injected directly into the vein. So self-administration could be dangerous because doctors ensure the proper dosage, technique, and monitoring.
Possible Side Effects of Artesunate Injection
Like other medicines, Artesunate Injection also has mild side effects that do not need any medical attention and may disappear with time. Here are the most common side effects:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
