ARTESUNATE (ARTESUNATE)

Artesunate is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

Artesunate is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Reduced reticulocyte count, Fever, Taste change, Ringing in ear, Rash

• Artesunate 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.