Arteza Injection 80mg

About Arteza Injection 80mg

Arteza Injection 80mg Uses

• Treatment of severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
• Management of malaria in patients unable to take oral medicine
• Initial treatment before switching to oral antimalarial therapy
• Malaria treatment in hospitalized and ICU patients
• Emergency treatment of malaria in endemic regions of Pakistan

Arteza Injection 80mg Benefits

• Fast acting formula that clears malaria parasites quickly
• Effective against drug resistant malaria strains
• Suitable for patients with severe vomiting or unconsciousness
• Reduced risk of malaria related complications
• Trusted antimalarial injection used in government and private hospitals

Malaria remains a seasonal health concern in many parts of Pakistan. Hospitals in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi regularly treat severe cases with injectable antimalarials like Arteza.

Doctors prescribe this injection when a patient cannot swallow tablets due to vomiting or serious illness. It stops the malaria parasite from multiplying inside red blood cells.

Once the patient improves, doctors often switch to an oral antimalarial to complete the course. This step down approach helps prevent the infection from returning.

Drug Class

• Antimalarial
• Artemisinin derivative
• Antiparasitic agent

Arteza Injection 80mg formula

• Artemether

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Arteza Injection 80mg?

• This injection is given only by a doctor or trained healthcare staff, usually inside a hospital.
• The medicine is typically administered through an intramuscular injection into a large muscle.
• Your dosage and treatment course depend on your body weight and the severity of your malaria.
• A switch to oral antimalarial tablets often happens once your condition starts improving.
• Missing follow up doses is not recommended, even if symptoms improve quickly.

Drug Interactions

Arteza Injection can interact with certain medicines, so your doctor should know about everything you are currently taking.

• Mefloquine: Combined use needs medical supervision since both are antimalarials with overlapping effects.
• QT Prolonging Medicines: Drugs like quinine and certain antiarrhythmics raise the risk of heart rhythm problems when combined with artemether.
• CYP3A4 Inducers: Medicines such as rifampicin can lower artemether levels in the blood and reduce its effectiveness.
• CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Antifungal drugs like ketoconazole may increase artemether levels and the chance of side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic Reactions: People with a known allergy to artemisinin based medicines should avoid this injection.
• Heart Rhythm Issues: Patients with existing heart rhythm problems need close monitoring during treatment.
• Pregnancy Caution: First trimester use should only happen if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, as advised by a doctor.
• Delayed Blood Reactions: A small number of patients develop delayed hemolytic anemia one to four weeks after treatment, so follow up blood tests are important.
• Liver Concerns: People with liver disease may need dose adjustments and extra monitoring.

Side Effects

Most people tolerate this injection well, but some mild reactions can occur during treatment.

• Pain or swelling at the injection site
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache and dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Mild fever

Serious side effects are rare but need immediate medical attention if they occur.

• Signs of severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat or chest discomfort
• Unusual bleeding or dark colored urine, which may indicate delayed hemolytic anemia
• Severe weakness or fainting

Storage Conditions

Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the ampoules in their original packaging until use. Protect from freezing and do not use if the solution appears discolored or contains particles. Keep out of reach of children.