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Arex-160

Injection-(160mg/ml)
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Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Artemether

1 Injection
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Medicine Overview of Arex-160mg/ml Injection

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Introduction

Arex-160 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 affected the brain, lungs or kidneys). Arex-160 should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience headache, dizziness, muscle pain and joint pain, as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Uses of Arex-160

  • Malaria

Side effects of Arex-160

Common
  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain

How to use Arex-160

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arex-160 is to be taken with food.

How Arex-160 works

Arex-160 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 Arex-160?

If you miss a dose of Arex-160, please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Arex-160 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 Description

Indication

Adult(IM) 80 mg twice daily for 1 day followed by 80 mg once daily for 4 days. Maximum dose: 480 mg for 5 days.

Administration

Artemether causes QT prolongation in some patients. Thus concomitant use of erythromycin, terfenadine, procainamide, quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, bretylium, bepridil, sotalol, astemizole, probucol, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines may be avoided.

Adult Dose

Pregnancy and lactation. Avoid concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval or monitor such patients.

Renal Dose

Artemether is a potent and rapidly acting blood schizontocide, which is highly efficacious in treating chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria, and complicated falciparum malaria including cerebral malaria. Its quick onset of effect and high efficacy in bringing down the parasite load are the properties which make this drug a suitable therapeutic option against falciparum infection.

Contraindication

Children (IM): 3.2 mg/kg body weight /day in 2 divided doses followed by 1.6 mg/kg/day once daily for 4 days. Maximum dose: 9.6 mg/kg for 5 days.

Precaution

Malaria, Schistosomiasis

Pregnancy Category Note

Mild GI disturbance, dizziness, tinnitus, reduction in reticulocyte and leucocyte counts, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bradycardia, 1st-degree heart block, transient increase in serum transaminases.

Interaction

Hypersensitivity.

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Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arex-160. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arex-160 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arex-160 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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UNSAFE
Arex-160 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Arex-160 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arex-160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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CAUTION
Arex-160 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arex-160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.