Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Artesunate
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience a headache, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects 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.
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Artesunate is an artemisinin derivative that is metabolized to DHA, which generates free radicals to inhibit normal function of Plasmodium parasites. It has a short duration of action due to its short half life, and a moderate therapeutic index.
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 Rtsunate Plus Kit
Headache
Weakness
Loss of appetite
You should not use artesunate if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Malaria is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman.
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Artesunate for Injection is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria in adult and pediatric patients. Treatment of severe malaria with Artesunate for Injection should always be followed by a complete treatment course of an appropriate oral antimalarial regimen [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
Artesunate has no listed serious interactions with other drugs. Artesunate has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet.
Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy.
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Who should not use Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet?
Use of Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet, 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 Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet safe?
Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet 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. What if I forget to take a dose of Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Rtsunate Plus Kit Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
