PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Makers Artesunate 60 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).
Makers Artesunate 60 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 a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the 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 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 OF MAKERS INJECTION
BENEFITS OF MAKERS INJECTION
In Malaria
Makers Artesunate 60 Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MAKERS INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Makers
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE MAKERS INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW MAKERS INJECTION WORKS
Makers Artesunate 60 Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Makers Artesunate 60 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Makers Artesunate 60 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Makers Artesunate 60 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Makers Artesunate 60 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Makers Artesunate 60 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Makers Artesunate 60 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MAKERS INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Makers Artesunate 60 Injection, please consult your doctor.
