Arh 120mg Injection (2ml)

Manufacturer: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Arteether(120mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Arh 120mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.


Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Arh 120mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.


Pharmacokinets

The pharmacokinetics of artemether and lumefantrine allow the two agents to act synergistically, achieving quick symptomatic relief with a high parasitological cure rate. Artemether has a rapid onset of action that reduces parasite biomass fast and resolves clinical symptoms.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Arh

Headache

Weakness

Dizziness

Joint pain

Muscle pain

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Contra Indications

The use of artemotil for the treatment of severe malaria in patients with pre-existing renal or liver failure has not been studied. Use caution when using arteether in the case of medicine induced fever, patients with heart disease and drug resistance.

Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Arh 120mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arh 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Arh 120mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Arteether is used for the treatment of severe falciparum malaria active against P. falciparum strains that are resistant to chloroquine, mefloquine, halofantrine, quinine, pyrimethamine, cycloguanil and amodiaquine.

Interactions

Co-administration of artemether/lumefantrine with efavirenz or nevirapine resulted in a reduction in artemether, dihydroartemisinin, lumefantrine and nevirapine exposure. These drug interactions may increase the risk of malaria treatment failure and development of resistance to artemether/lumefantrine and nevirapine.


Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Arh 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Arh 120mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.

You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. 

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. Who should not use Arh 120mg Injection?

Use of Arh 120mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Arh 120mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Arh 120mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Arh 120mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Arh 120mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Arh 120mg Injection safe?

Arh 120mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How is Arh 120mg Injection administered?

Arh 120mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Arh 120mg Injection.