Artesunate (Intravenous)
Artesunate is used to treat severe malaria in adults and children.
Artesunate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutArtesunate (Intravenous)?
你不应该使用青蒿琥酯如果你是过敏to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.Malaria is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman.Having malaria during pregnancy may also increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of artesunate on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofArtesunate (Intravenous)?
如果你有获得紧急医疗帮助signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine;
- fever, confusion or weakness; or
- kidney problems--swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
- kidney problems;
- jaundice; or
- abnormal urine tests.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeArtesunate (Intravenous)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.Malaria is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman.Having malaria during pregnancy may also increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of artesunate on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingArtesunate (Intravenous)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeArtesunate (Intravenous)?
UseArtesunate (Intravenous)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Artesunate is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.
You may be given an additional malaria medicine during or after treatment with artesunate.
Artesunate injections are usually given every day until you can take malaria medication by mouth.
You will need medical tests for 4 weeks after you finish artesunate treatments.
In a medical setting you are not likely to miss a dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onArtesunate (Intravenous)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.