Arteemal Injection
Arteether (NA)
by Talent Healthcare
vial of 2 ml Injection
About this medicine
Arteemal Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys). Arteemal Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
Uses
- Malaria
How it works
Arteemal Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Body ache
- Leg pain
- Chills
- Rigors
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Injection site pain
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arteemal Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Arteemal Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Arteemal Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Arteemal Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Arteemal Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Arteemal Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Arteemal Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Arteemal Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Sesquiterpine lactones
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti malarials
- Action Class
- Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Frequently asked questions
Who should not use Arteemal Injection?
Use of Arteemal Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Arteemal Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Arteemal Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Arteemal Injection?
Before starting treatment with Arteemal Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is Arteemal Injection safe?
Arteemal Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How is Arteemal Injection administered?
Arteemal Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Arteemal Injection.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Talent Healthcare
- Salt composition
- Arteether (NA)
- Pack
- vial of 2 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.