₨ 60.00
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GEN ART SP 50mg Tablet 6s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Artesunate:50mg
- Manufactured by : Genix Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Drug Strength : 50mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 6s
- Product SKU : dis_18962
Artesunate:50mg | Antimalarials
Manufactured / Marketed By : Genix Product Form : TabletPack Size : 6sIngredients : Artesunate:50mgGeneric Category : Antimalarials
How it works
This medicine works by acting on the malarial parasite in the blood.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for GEN ART SP 50mg Tablet 6s
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Injection site pain
- Fever with body pain
- Anemia severe
- Low WBC and Platelet count severe
- Swelling of the liver severe
Uses of GEN ART SP 50mg Tablet 6s
What is it prescribed for?
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Malaria
This medicine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that are resistant to other medicines.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not established. However, it reaches the peak level in the body within an hour of administration.
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Duration of Effect
The time duration for which the effect of this medicine persists is not established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The effect of this medicine on pregnancy is not clearly established and hence should be used only in life-threatening situations.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended unless necessary. Your doctor will determine whether or not to use this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to GEN ART SP 50mg Tablet 6s .
Warnings
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Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The effect of this medicine on pregnancy is not clearly established and hence should be used only in life-threatening situations.
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Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended unless necessary. Your doctor will determine whether or not to use this medicine.
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Severe malaria
This medicine should be used to treat malaria only when it is severe and other medicines like quinine are proving to be ineffective.
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Medicine induced fever
This medicine can cause fever as a side effect.
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Liver/kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver/kidney function. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Mefloquine severe
- Pyrimethamine severe
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moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired liver function. Appropriate diagnostic tests must be performed before determining the dose regimen. Suitable dose adjustment and frequent monitoring may be needed to ensure safe and effective use.
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moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustment and frequent monitoring may be needed to ensure safe and effective use.
General Instructions
Take GEN ART SP 50mg Tablet 6s as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take more or less than the recommended quantity and duration. It is advised to take this medicine under the supervision of a doctor or a healthcare professional.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Artesunate [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/artesunate-21-api [cited 20 september 2019]. 16 Nov 2017
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