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Artex50mg

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Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Artesunate
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descriptionSafety Advices
AlcoholAlcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artex. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyPregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Artex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing b... View More
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artex is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
DrivingDriving
UNSAFE
Artex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyKidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Artex in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverLiver
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There is limited information available on the use of Artex in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
descriptionMedical Overview

Introduction

Artex 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... View More

Uses of Artex

  • Malaria

Side effects of Artex

Common
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite

How to use Artex

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

How Artex works

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

What if you forget to take Artex?

If you miss a dose of Artex, please consult your doctor.

quick tipsQuick Tips
  • Artex is used in the treatment of malaria.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Artex.
  • Do not start or continue Artex and consult your doctor you are in first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breast feeding.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy.
  • Artex should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
  • You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
descriptionBrief Description

Indication

Falciparum malaria especially in quinidine-resistant patients Adult: PO: 4 mg/kg once daily x3 days (with mefloquine)

Administration

Antimalarial potentiating action seen with mefloquine, primaquine and tetracycline. Additive effect with chloroquine. Antagonistic effect with pyrimetha... View More

Adult Dose

Hepatic or renal insufficiency. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: unknown

Renal Dose

Artesunate is a potent and rapidly-acting blood schizontocide derived from the leaves of the chinese herb, Armesia annua. The exact mode of action is no... View More

Precaution

Malaria, Schistosomiasis

Pregnancy Category Note

Generally well-tolerated, Cardiotoxicity (high doses), Neurotoxicity observed in animal studies, Drug induced fever, Skin rash

Interaction

Hypersensitivity.

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