Manufacturers

Aver Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Artesunate (60mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Malaria Malnot 60mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Benefits

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description

Malnot 60mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It 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).Malnot 60mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Malnot 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Malnot 60mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Malnot 60mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Malnot 60mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Malnot 60mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Malnot 60mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Malnot 60mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

Packaging Detail

vial of 1 Injection

Package

Vial

Qty

1

Product Form

Injection

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Sesquiterpene lactones|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI MALARIALS|Action Class :: Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

Primary Use

Malaria

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Malaria

Common Side Effect

Headache | Dizziness | Weakness | Loss of appetite | Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcoholinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

355,Sarja Market,Blue Star Plaza,Sector-7,Rohini,New Delhi-110085

Q A

Q. Who should not use Malnot 60mg Injection?::: Use of Malnot 60mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Malnot 60mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Malnot 60mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor. | Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Malnot 60mg Injection?::: Before starting treatment with Malnot 60mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.| Q. Is Malnot 60mg Injection safe?::: Malnot 60mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. How is Malnot 60mg Injection administered?::: Malnot 60mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Malnot 60mg Injection.

How It Works

Malnot 60mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Marketer Details

Aver Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 355,Sarja Market,Blue Star Plaza,Sector-7,Rohini,New Delhi-110085

Reference

Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911. | Medscape.Artesunate. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://reference.medscape.com/drug/artesunate-342684 | Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs