Description
Artesun 120mg Injection (5’s) contains 120mg of Artesunate as its active ingredient. Artesunate is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, a compound derived from the Artemisia annua plant. It belongs to the artemisinin class of antimalarial drugs, which are known for their rapid onset of action and high efficacy against all erythrocytic stages of the malaria parasite, including drug-resistant strains. Artesunate works by generating free radicals that damage and kill the malaria parasites within infected red blood cells.
This injectable form is crucial for treating severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria in both adults and children, where oral treatment is not feasible or effective due to the severity of the infection. Severe malaria is a medical emergency that can lead to life-threatening complications if not treated promptly and effectively. Artesun 120mg helps to quickly reduce the parasite load, alleviate severe symptoms, and improve patient outcomes.
Each pack typically contains 5 vials of Artesun 120mg powder for injection, along with diluents (e.g., sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride solutions) for reconstitution. This medication must be prepared and administered by a healthcare professional, either intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM), in a medical facility.
