Bronate 120mg Injection

Bronate 120mg 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).

Bronate 120mg 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 a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the 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 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.

Malaria

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

Bronate 120mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Q: What if you forget to take Bronate Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Bronate 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.n

Bronate 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Bronate 120mg Injection.

Do not start or continue Bronate 120mg Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy.

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.

Bronate 120mg Injection 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.

Q. Who should not use Bronate 120mg Injection?

Use of Bronate 120mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Bronate 120mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Bronate 120mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Bronate 120mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Bronate 120mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. 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 Bronate 120mg Injection safe?

Bronate 120mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How is Bronate 120mg Injection administered?

Bronate 120mg 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 the maximum benefit from Bronate 120mg Injection.

In Malaria

Bronate 120mg 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). 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.

Headache

Dizziness

Weakness

Loss of appetite

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bronate 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bronate 120mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bronate 120mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Bronate 120mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bronate 120mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bronate 120mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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