Arteyes 60 mg / 120 mg)

Description

Artesunate is a potent antimalarial drug used for severe malaria.
It is a water-soluble derivative of artemisinin.
Primarily used in hospital/emergency settings.
Effective against Plasmodium falciparum.
Given via IV or IM route.
Acts rapidly to reduce parasite load.
Available in 60 mg and 120 mg strengths.

Mechanism of Action (MOA)

Artesunate produces free radicals inside parasite cells.
These radicals damage parasite proteins.
Disrupts parasite membrane function.
Leads to rapid parasite death.
Acts on erythrocytic stages of malaria.
Reduces parasitemia quickly.
Prevents disease progression.

Uses

Severe malaria treatment.
Cerebral malaria.
Complicated falciparum malaria.
Malaria with organ dysfunction.
High parasite load infections.
Emergency antimalarial therapy.
Used when oral therapy not possible.

Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting.
Dizziness.
Injection site reactions.
Fever.
Allergic reactions (rare).
Hemolysis (delayed).
Headache.

Precautions

Use under medical supervision only.
Monitor hemoglobin levels.
Caution in pregnancy.
Check for hypersensitivity.
Avoid improper dosing.
Ensure sterile administration.
Follow full treatment protocol.

Tags: ARTESUNATE INJECTION