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Artesunate - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Artesunate Medication Information

Get detailed information on Artesunate, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Artesunate provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

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

Trade Names/Brand 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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