Contra
Contra Products are primarily used for
Malaria
About Contra Products
Uses of Contra Products
Artesunate 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).
Contra Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Contra are Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Reduced reticulocyte count, Fever, Taste change, Ringing in ear, Rash.
How Contra Products work
Artesunate is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Patient Concerns about Contra Products
Frequently asked questions about Contra Products
Frequently asked questions about Artesunate
Q. Who should not use Contra 60 Injection?
Use of Contra 60 Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Contra 60 Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Contra 60 Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Contra 60 Injection?
Before starting treatment with Contra 60 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 Contra 60 Injection safe?
Contra 60 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 Contra 60 Injection administered?
Contra 60 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 Contra 60 Injection.