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Artesunate - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Artesunate Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Artesunate-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Artesunate brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Artesunate
Pronunciation : art-i-sun-ayte
ICD Code : Y41.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials

Brand Names or Trade Names of Artesunate

India :


Aarnet, Aarnet Plu, Aba-At, Acnate, A-Keftal, Altinate, Altinate K, Altinate T, Ar-2, Arh Plus, Arh Tab , Arnet, Arsufact, Artesa, Artestar, Artfin, Arth, Artisin , Artisun, Asunate , At, Ate, Avbet , Bioart, Dunate, Emsunate , Endomal-At , Endomal-O, Falciat, Falcicare, Falcidium , Falcidium, Falcigo, Falcigo Pl, Falcimax, Falcimax-I, Falcina , Falcinez , Falcinil, Falciquin , Falcitrol, Falcized, Falcyguard, Falcynate, Falno , Falz, Fevonate, Gate Tab, Gofalcy , Karat, Larinate, Larinate 2, Larinate 5, Larinate-1, Larinate-M, Malater , Malatrit-S, Malnate , Malnate In, Martis , Masunate, Mate , Maxinate, Mononate, Nisunate, Orinate, Oxynate-Ar, Pyralfin-A , Reonate, Rt-60, Rtn , Rtsun, Rtsunate , Signat,, Spy , Sunarte , Svizunate, Swait-At , Tab Atrent, Tesubel , Ulteria , Versaquin , Xeremal-R , Zentrom , Zesunate, Zesunate-K.

International :


Gen Art Sp Araqal

Why is Artesunate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria.

When should Artesunate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Artesunate?

Adult: IV/IM Initial: 2.4 mg/kg. Repeat 12 hr and 24 hr later, then once daily thereafter.

How should Artesunate be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Artesunate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Artesunate?

Temporary and reversible anemia, slow heart rate, rash and fever.

What are the other precautions for Artesunate?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Artesunate?

Store in a cool, dry and dark place.

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