Artesunate

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