Artem
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Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain vital functions in the cell of the malarial parasite present in the blood.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort and pain
- Dizziness
- Stomach irritation
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Reduction in blood cell count severe
- Increased heartbeat severe
- Elevated liver enzymes severe
Uses of Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s
What is it prescribed for?
- Acute uncomplicated malariaThis medicine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that are resistant to other medicines.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s or any other Artemisinin derivatives.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The effect of this medicine on pregnancy is not clearly established and hence should be used only in life-threatening situations.
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Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended unless necessary. Your doctor will determine whether or not to use this medicine.
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Severe malaria
This medicine should be used to treat malaria only when it is severe and other medicines like quinine are proving to be ineffective.
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Liver/kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver/kidney function. If the impairment is very severe, then the use of this medicine should be avoided.
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Heart disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart. Appropriate dose adjustments and frequent clinical monitoring are recommended in such cases.
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Drug resistance
It is strongly recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms resolve or improve. Failure to do so might result in parasitic resistance to the drug and treatment of further infection with this medicine would become difficult.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
General Instructions
Take Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take more or less than the recommended quantity and duration. It is advised to take this medicine under the supervision of a doctor or a healthcare professional.
Other details
- To be taken with food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Effect on sleep is not established
How to use Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s
Deep IM injection or slow IV infusion. IM injection: Dissolve 60 mg of Artesunate with 1 mL of 5% sodium bicarbonate solution for injection before use. IV infusion: Dissolve 60 mg of Artesunate with 1 mL of 5% sodium bicarbonate solution for injection and add 5 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride solution for injection before use to make 1 mL containing 10 mg of Artesunate. Injection must follow immediately soon after dissolution, if the solution appears cloudy or sediment occurs, it should be rejected.
what are the adverse effects of Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s?
Transient and reversible reticulocytopenia, drug fever, drug rash, bradycardia, transient first degree heart block and transient & reversible elevation of serum transaminases. Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache.
What happens if I miss a dose of Artem capsule 40 mg 10’s?
Adults: IM or IV infusion: First dose 120 mg; followed by 60 mg after 4-6 hr; then 60 mg after every 24 hr once daily. The total duration of treatment is 5 consecutive days. Total doses are 360-480 mg for adults. Children: IM or IV infusion: Age 7 yr or more, same as adult dose. Below 7 yr age: 1.5 mg/kg. Both the age group children should be given the sec dose after 4-6 hr; then one dose after every 24 hr once daily. The total duration of treatment is 5 consecutive days.
