Absunate - Artesunate | علاج للملاريا

Absunate

Artesunate 50 mg / tab.

Company Name
Alexandria

Pharmaceutical Form
Tablet

Package
2 strips X 6 Tablets .

Indications
Artesunate used for killing the asexual forms of Plasmodium at erythrocytic stage. It is effective against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, specially against malarial parasites resistant to chloroquine. Artesunate can quickly and reliably control the acute attack and cerebral type of malaria.

Warning & Precautions
Pregnant women under 3 months do not use except for serious and pernicious malaria.

Dosage
As prescribed by the physician or as follows: Adults: 12 tablets for amount dose of 5 days (4, 2, 2, 2, 2). The dose of first day should be double. Children: 1 - 3 years: 3 tablets for 5 days (1, ½, ½, ½, ½). 3 – 5 years: 6 tablets for 5 days (2, 1, 1.1, 1). 6 – 12 years: 8 tablets for 5 days (3, 2, 1, 1.1)

Adverse Reactions
The most frequent side effects are mild, transient Inform your doctor about any side effects when using this medicine.

Contra Indications
The drug is contraindicated in patients with prior hypersensitivity to artesunate.