Laristar AR
Laristar AR Products are primarily used for
Malaria
About Laristar AR Products
Uses of Laristar AR 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).
Laristar AR Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Laristar AR are Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Reduced reticulocyte count, Fever, Taste change, Ringing in ear, Rash.
How Laristar AR 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 Laristar AR Products
Frequently asked questions about Laristar AR Products
Frequently asked questions about Artesunate
Q. Who should not use Laristar AR 60mg Injection?
Use of Laristar AR 60mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Laristar AR 60mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Laristar AR 60mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Laristar AR 60mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Laristar AR 60mg 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 Laristar AR 60mg Injection safe?
Laristar AR 60mg 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 Laristar AR 60mg Injection administered?
Laristar AR 60mg 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 Laristar AR 60mg Injection.