Composition Arteether (75mg/ml)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack ampoule of 2 ml Injection
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Sesquiterpine lactones
Action Class Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
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Manufacturer Alna Biotech Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address Alna Biotech Private Limited, Jagjit Singh(Director), S. C. F – 1013, Ground Floor, Motor Market,. Mani Majra, Chandigarh – 160101, India
Arteether (75mg/ml)
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Alnather Injection
Alnather Injection 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).
Basic Info
Description
Alnather Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or 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
Malaria
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
MOA
Alnather Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
What If
If you miss a dose of Alnather Injection, please consult your doctor.
Drug Tips
Alnather Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
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.
Faqs
Q. Who should not use Alnather Injection?
Use of Alnather Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Alnather Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Alnather Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Alnather Injection?
Before starting treatment with Alnather Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Alnather Injection safe?
Alnather Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How is Alnather Injection administered?
Alnather Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Alnather Injection.
Benifits
In Malaria
Alnather Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Dizziness
Weakness
Headache
Safety Profile
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alnather Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alnather Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alnather Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alnather Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Alnather Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alnather Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alnather Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
