ARTEM 40MG INJ

ARTEM 40mg Injection contains Artemether 40mg, an antimalarial medicine manufactured by Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. It is used for the treatment of severe malaria, including cerebral malaria, and is an important option for infections caused by chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum. The injection is administered intramuscularly (IM) by a qualified healthcare professional in hospitals or healthcare facilities.

Uses

ARTEM 40mg Injection is indicated for:

• Treatment of severe malaria
• Cerebral malaria (malaria affecting the brain)
• Chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria
• Patients unable to take oral antimalarial medicines
• Initial emergency treatment before switching to oral antimalarial therapy, as advised by a physician.

Benefits

• Rapidly reduces malaria parasite levels in the bloodstream
• Effective against severe and drug-resistant malaria
• Suitable for emergency hospital treatment
• Helps reduce complications associated with severe malaria
• Can be used as part of combination antimalarial therapy according to treatment guidelines.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Pain or tenderness at the injection site
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Persistent or worsening symptoms despite treatment.

Pharmacist Advice

• This medicine should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Complete the full antimalarial treatment as prescribed, even if symptoms improve.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, or electrolyte imbalance.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking, especially those that may prolong the QT interval.
• Patients should be monitored closely during treatment for response and adverse effects.
• Once the patient can take medicines by mouth, treatment is often continued with an appropriate oral antimalarial regimen as recommended by the physician.