₨ 230.00
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METHER 40mg|5ml Suspension 60ml
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Artemether
- Manufactured by : Helix Pharma
- Drug Strength : 40mg/5ml
- Drug Form : Suspension
- Pack Size : 60ml
- Product SKU : dis_19272
Artemether:40mg/5ml | Antimalarials
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Helix Product Form : SuspensionPack Size : 60mlIngredients : Artemether:40mg/5mlGeneric Category : Antimalarials
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain vital functions in the cell of the malarial parasite present in the blood.
Uses of METHER 40mg|5ml Suspension 60ml
What is it prescribed for?
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Acute uncomplicated 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 effect of this medicine can be observed within 6-8 hours of administration.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2-3 days.
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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 METHER 40mg|5ml Suspension 60ml or any other Artemisinin derivatives.
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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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.
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Heart disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart. Appropriate dose adjustments and frequent clinical monitoring are recommended in such cases.
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Drug resistance
It is strongly recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms resolve or improve. Failure to do so might result in parasitic resistance to the drug and treatment of further infection with this medicine would become difficult.
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- Erythromycin severe
- Quinidine moderate
- Chlorpromazine moderate
- Quetiapine severe
- Terfenadine moderate
General Instructions
Take METHER 40mg|5ml Suspension 60ml 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.
References
- practo.com - Artemether [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/artemether-508-api [cited 18 september 2019]. 9 Oct 2018
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Artemether [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/68911#section=Top [cited 18 september 2019]. 2019-09-14
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