Artedel 120mg Injection
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Product introduction
Artedel 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).
Artedel 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.
Artedel 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.
Uses of Artedel Injection
Benefits of Artedel Injection
In Malaria
Artedel 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.
Side effects of Artedel Injection
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
Common side effects of Artedel
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Artedel Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Artedel Injection works
Artedel 120mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artedel 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Artedel 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
Artedel 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
Artedel 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 Artedel 120mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Artedel 120mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Artedel Injection?
If you miss a dose of Artedel 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Artedel 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Artedel 120mg Injection.
- Do not start or continue Artedel 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Artedel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause liver damage.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, itching or s
Patient concerns
FAQs
Who should not use Artedel 120mg Injection?
Use of Artedel 120mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Artedel 120mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Artedel 120mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Artedel 120mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Artedel 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.
Is Artedel 120mg Injection safe?
Artedel 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.
How is Artedel 120mg Injection administered?
Artedel 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 Artedel 120mg Injection.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Edelweiss Lifecare Pvt Ltd
Address: sco-3, 1st floor sushma square old ambala road gazipur, zirakpur, punjab 140603
Country of origin: India
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