Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Arteether(75mg)
Vial of 1ml Injection
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Azunate AB 75mg 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.
Azunate AB 75mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
The pharmacokinetic profiles of the arteether diastereomers were different, and the maximum plasma concentrations of alpha- and beta-isomers were reached at 4.77+/-1.21 hours and 6.96+/-1.62 hours, respectively, after which they showed biphasic decline with apparent terminal elimination half-lives of 13.24+/-1.08 hours
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 Azunate AB
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arteether Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Information regarding the use of Azunate AB 75mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azunate AB 75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Azunate AB 75mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
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.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Azunate AB Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Azunate AB Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
Amiodarone
Astemizole
Bretylium
Disopyramide
Erythromycin
Halofantrine
Mefloquine
Probucol
Procainamide
Quinidine
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Azunate AB 75mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Azunate AB 75mg 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Who should not use Azunate AB 75mg Injection?
Use of Azunate AB 75mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Azunate AB 75mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Azunate AB 75mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Azunate AB 75mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Azunate AB 75mg 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 Azunate AB 75mg Injection safe?
Azunate AB 75mg 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 Azunate AB 75mg Injection administered?
Azunate AB 75mg 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 Azunate AB 75mg Injection.
