Arteo 150mg Injection
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Product introduction
Arteo 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).
Arteo 150mg 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, dizziness, muscle pain, 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 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.
Arteo 150mg 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, dizziness, muscle pain, 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 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 Arteo Injection
Benefits of Arteo Injection
In Malaria
Arteo 150mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used 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. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines 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 Arteo 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 Arteo
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Arteo Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Arteo Injection works
Arteo 150mg 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 Arteo 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arteo 150mg 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
CAUTION
Arteo 150mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Arteo 150mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Arteo 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arteo 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Arteo 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arteo 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Arteo Injection?
If you miss a dose of Arteo 150mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Arteo 150mg Injection should be injected 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpine lactones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Who should not use Arteo 150mg Injection?
Use of Arteo 150mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Arteo 150mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Arteo 150mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Arteo 150mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Arteo 150mg 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 Arteo 150mg Injection safe?
Arteo 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 Arteo 150mg Injection administered?
Arteo 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 maximum benefit from Arteo 150mg 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
- Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
Address: 301 / 314 Akashrath Complex, Opp. National Handloom, Off C.G. Road, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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