This medicine works by interfering with certain vital functions in the cell of the malarial parasite present in the blood.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Arteza Injection 80 mg 6 Ampx1 mL

Nausea and Vomiting

Stomach discomfort and pain

Dizziness

Stomach irritation

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Reduction in blood cell count severe

Increased heartbeat severe

Elevated liver enzymes severe

Uses of Arteza Injection 80 mg 6 Ampx1 mL
What is it prescribed for?

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

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 6-8 hours of administration.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2-3 days.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

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.

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?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Arteza Injection 80 mg 6 Ampx1 mL or any other Artemisinin derivatives.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

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.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended unless necessary. Your doctor will determine whether or not to use this medicine.

General Warnings

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.

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.

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.

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

Missed Dose
Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

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

Disease interactions

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.

moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired kidney 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.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Arteza Injection 80 mg 6 Ampx1 mL 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

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

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