What Are The Uses Of Artesunate?

Artesunate is used in the treatment of severe malaria.

What Are The Side Effects Of Artesunate?

The most common side effects of artesunate are:

• Redness / pain / swelling / irritation at injection site.

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Lower reticulocyte count

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Artesunate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug artesunate or any other allergies.
• Taking any liver enzyme inhibiting drugs