Manufacturer: Calibar Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Arteether(150mg)
Vial of 2ml Injection
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Calcyther 150mg 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.
The drug works against the erythrocytic stages of P. falciparum by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis. Artemether is administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. Artemether has a rapid onset of action and is rapidly cleared from the body.
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 Calcyther
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
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.
Information regarding the use of Calcyther 150mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcyther 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Calcyther 150mg 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. Alpha/beta arteether is also used for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Calcyther 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. Calcyther 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 Calcyther 150mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Calcyther 150mg 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 Calcyther 150mg Injection?
Use of Calcyther 150mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Calcyther 150mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Calcyther 150mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Calcyther 150mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Calcyther 150mg 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 Calcyther 150mg Injection safe?
Calcyther 150mg 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 Calcyther 150mg Injection administered?
Calcyther 150mg 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 Calcyther 150mg Injection.
