Heether 150mg Injection

Heether 150mg 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).

Heether 150mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered.

Some people may experience vomiting, headache, nausea, and abdominal 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 persist.

Malaria

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

Heether 150mg 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 Heether Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Heether 150mg Injection, please consult your doctor.n

Heether 150mg 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.

Heether 150mg 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 Heether 150mg Injection?

Use of Heether 150mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Heether 150mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Heether 150mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Heether 150mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Heether 150mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health condition like a 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 Heether 150mg Injection safe?

Heether 150mg 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 Heether 150mg Injection administered?

Heether 150mg 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 Heether 150mg Injection.

In Malaria

Heether 150mg 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.

Vomiting

Headache

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Heether 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Heether 150mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Heether 150mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Heether 150mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Heether 150mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Heether 150mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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