{"product_id":"chinsunate-injection-120-mg-10ml-vail-10-ml-amp-artesunate-120-mg-sodium-bicarbonate-5-w-v-sodium-chloride-0-9-w-v-by-alkem","title":"Chinsunate Injection 120 Mg (10Ml Vail) (10 Ml Amp) Artesunate 120 Mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 5% W\/V + Sodium Chloride 0.9% W\/V By Alkem","description":"\u003cp\u003eComposition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eArtesunate 120 mg \\+ Sodium Bicarbonate 5% w\/v + Sodium Chloride 0.9% w\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis is an injectable antimalarial preparation, generally supplied as a kit containing artesunate powder with sodium bicarbonate for reconstitution and sodium chloride as diluent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Artesunate 120 mg — rapidly kills malaria parasites, especially _Plasmodium falciparum_.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Sodium bicarbonate 5% — used to dissolve\/reconstitute artesunate powder.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Sodium chloride 0.9% — used as the diluent according to the product instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eUses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInjectable artesunate is primarily used for severe malaria, including severe _P. falciparum_ infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSevere malaria may cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Altered consciousness or seizures\u003cbr\u003e\n- Severe anaemia\u003cbr\u003e\n- Breathing difficulty\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shock\u003cbr\u003e\n- Kidney problems\u003cbr\u003e\n- Low blood sugar\u003cbr\u003e\n- Very high parasite levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSevere malaria is a medical emergency requiring hospital treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis medicine must be reconstituted and administered by a trained healthcare professional, usually by IV or IM injection depending on the clinical situation and product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe dose is determined primarily by body weight and age, not simply by the 120-mg vial strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOnce the patient improves and can take oral medication, injectable artesunate is generally followed by a complete oral antimalarial regimen to eliminate remaining parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDo not self-inject or attempt to prepare the injection at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePrecautions \u0026amp; Warnings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTell the healthcare team if the patient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Has previously reacted to artesunate or related medicines\u003cbr\u003e\n- Is pregnant\u003cbr\u003e\n- Has significant liver or kidney disease\u003cbr\u003e\n- Has other serious medical conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn important delayed complication is haemolytic anaemia, which can develop days to weeks after artesunate treatment. Follow-up blood counts may therefore be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePossible effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Nausea or vomiting\u003cbr\u003e\n- Headache\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dizziness\u003cbr\u003e\n- Injection-site reactions\u003cbr\u003e\n- Changes in blood counts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRare but important complications include delayed haemolytic anaemia and serious allergic reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSeek urgent medical attention for difficulty breathing, severe rash, fainting, jaundice, dark urine, or marked weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePregnancy \u0026amp; Breastfeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eArtesunate is used when medically necessary for severe malaria during pregnancy. Treating severe malaria promptly is extremely important because the infection itself can be life-threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eStore the unopened components according to the manufacturer's instructions. Reconstituted artesunate has specific stability requirements and should be prepared and used according to the product instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eArtesunate 120 mg injection is intended for hospital\/clinical use and is not a routine oral antimalarial. Severe malaria requires urgent treatment and subsequent completion of an appropriate oral antimalarial course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49723645296896,"sku":null,"price":46.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3258\/1632\/files\/AlkDI00000006.jpg?v=1789031664","url":"https:\/\/www.med50.com\/products\/chinsunate-injection-120-mg-10ml-vail-10-ml-amp-artesunate-120-mg-sodium-bicarbonate-5-w-v-sodium-chloride-0-9-w-v-by-alkem","provider":"Med50","version":"1.0","type":"link"}