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Altinate Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ARTESUNATE-60MG

Uses:

Treatment of Malaria

Medicinal Benefits:

Altinate Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This Altinate Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is used to treat cerebral malaria and all kind of severe malaria. The antimalarial effect of Altinate Injection is commonly identified as generally safe, highly efficient and well-tolerated. Altinate Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' other plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

FAQs

Altinate Injection is used to treat malaria.

Altinate Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. Altinate Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called "Plasmodium falciparum," other plasmodium species. It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Use of Altinate Injection should be prevented in patients who are allergic to Altinate Injection or any of its components. Though, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Altinate Injection for the first time, inform your doctor.

Before starting Altinate Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health illnesses like a kidney- or heart-related complications. This is because some medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even require dose adjustments. Also, inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this Altinate Injection. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you miss a dose of Altinate Injection, take it as soon as you remember. Although, if it is approximately time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose in the recommended time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may enhance the probabilities of developing side effects.

Store Altinate Injection between 10°C to 30°C according to the instructions on the leaflet and away from direct sunlight.

No, finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Yes, Altinate Injection is effective against quinine-resistant malaria, especially severe Plasmodium falciparum infections.

Altinate Injection will be administered intravenously (IV) by your doctor. Do not self-administer.

No, Altinate Injection is primarily effective in treating severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Altinate Injection may not be effective for all types or stages of malaria, such as the dormant liver stages of plasmodium vivax. Always, consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Altinate Injection is safe when used as prescribed by your doctor in the recommended dosage and duration. Follow your doctor's instructions and consult them if you have any concerns.

No, Altinate Injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional to ensure accurate dosing and safe usage. Do not self-administer.

Yes, Altinate Injection may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite. However, please contact a doctor if these continue for longer durations.

Pregnant women may use Altinate Injection only if prescribed by a doctor, as untreated malaria poses severe risks to both mother and baby. Therefore, always inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Altinate Injection.

Altinate Injection can be used while breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor. Artesunate passes into breast milk in small amounts but is unlikely to harm a newborn, especially those older than 2 months. However, it does not protect the child from malaria. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding Altinate Injection use during breastfeeding.

If you have kidney or liver disease, inform your doctor before using Altinate Injection. Although dose adjustments are generally unnecessary, careful monitoring is essential during treatment. Therefore, always contact a doctor if you have any concerns.