ARTESUNATE INJ 120MG(LEVER)

Akason Artesunate Injection 120 mg is a critical-care antimalarial medication, designed to deliver swift and effective treatment for severe malaria. With its high-dose formulation, it is ideal for cases requiring immediate intervention and is administered only under medical supervision.

Key Product Information

Product Name: Akason Artesunate Injection 120 mg

Active Ingredient: Artesunate 120 mg (per vial)

Form: Powder for solution for injection

Route of Administration: Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM)

Drug Category: Prescription-only Medicine (POM)

Pack Size: 1 x 1 vial + 2 diluent ampoules (2 mL Sodium Bicarbonate 5% w/v, 10 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v)

Manufacturer: Pharmax India Pvt. Ltd, India

What’s Included in Each Combipack?

Artesunate powder: 120 mg (vial)

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection BP: 2 mL ampoule (5% w/v)

Sodium Chloride Injection BP: 10 mL ampoule (0.9% w/v)

How Does Akason Artesunate Injection 120 mg Work?

Artesunate is an artemisinin derivative, renowned for its rapid action against malaria parasites in the bloodstream.

This formulation is particularly effective for quickly reducing parasite load and the risk of complications in severe or life-threatening malaria cases.

Indications and Usage

Akason Artesunate Injection 120 mg is indicated for:

Severe or complicated malaria (including cerebral malaria and multi-organ involvement)

Patients who cannot take oral medication due to severity, vomiting, or unconsciousness

Initial emergency treatment, followed by a course of oral antimalarial drugs to ensure full clearance of the infection

Administration Guidelines

Preparation: Reconstitute the artesunate powder with sodium bicarbonate, then dilute with sodium chloride as per protocol.

Route: Administered intravenously or intramuscularly by trained healthcare professionals only.

Dosing: Determined by the treating physician based on the severity of malaria and patient’s weight.

Safety and Precautions

Prescription Only: For use exclusively in clinical or hospital settings.

Precautions:

Inform your medical team about any allergies or preexisting medical conditions.

Monitor for side effects such as injection site reactions, changes in blood cell counts, or rare allergic responses.

Always complete the full malaria treatment plan, including follow-up with oral anti-malarials.