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artesunate

Pronunciation: ar TES u nate

What is the most important information I should know about artesunate?

What is the most important information I should know about artesunate?

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What is artesunate?

What is artesunate?

Artesunate is used to treat severe malaria in adults and children.

Artesunate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving artesunate?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving artesunate?

You should not use artesunate if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Malaria is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman. Having malaria during pregnancy may also increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of artesunate on the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

How is artesunate given?

How is artesunate given?

Artesunate is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.

You may be given an additional malaria medicine during or after treatment with artesunate.

Artesunate injections are usually given every day until you can take malaria medication by mouth.

You will need medical tests for 4 weeks after you finish artesunate treatments.

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I miss a dose?

In a medical setting you are not likely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What happens if I overdose?

In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.

What should I avoid while receiving artesunate?

What should I avoid while receiving artesunate?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of artesunate?

What are the possible side effects of artesunate?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine;
  • fever, confusion or weakness; or
  • kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath.

Common side effects may include:

  • kidney problems;
  • jaundice; or
  • abnormal urine tests.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect artesunate?

What other drugs will affect artesunate?

Other drugs may affect artesunate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about artesunate.

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