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Artex50mg
Tablet
Require PrescriptionJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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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
- 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 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.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Falciparum malaria especially in quinidine-resistant patients Adult: PO: 4 mg/kg once daily x3 days (with mefloquine)
Administration
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Adult Dose
Hepatic or renal insufficiency. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: unknown
Renal Dose
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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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