

Generic Name : Artesunate

Pronunciation : art-i-sun-ayte

Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials

ICD Code : Y41.2

Trade Name(s): 
India- Aarnet, Aarnet Plu, Aba-At, Acnate, A-Keftal, Altinate, Altinate K, Altinate T, Ar-2, Arh Plus, Arh Tab , Arnet, Arsufact, Artesa, Artestar, Artfin, Arth, Artisin , Artisun, Asunate , At, Ate, Avbet , Bioart, Dunate, Emsunate , Endomal-At , Endomal-O, Falciat, Falcicare, Falcidium , Falcidium, Falcigo, Falcigo Pl, Falcimax, Falcimax-I, Falcina , Falcinez , Falcinil, Falciquin , Falcitrol, Falcized, Falcyguard, Falcynate, Falno , Falz, Fevonate, Gate Tab, Gofalcy , Karat, Larinate, Larinate 2, Larinate 5, Larinate-1, Larinate-M, Malater , Malatrit-S, Malnate , Malnate In, Martis , Masunate, Mate , Maxinate, Mononate, Nisunate, Orinate, Oxynate-Ar, Pyralfin-A , Reonate, Rt-60, Rtn , Rtsun, Rtsunate , Signat,, Spy , Sunarte , Svizunate, Swait-At , Tab Atrent, Tesubel , Ulteria , Versaquin , Xeremal-R , Zentrom , Zesunate, Zesunate-K.
International- Gen Art Sp Araqal.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria. 

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Category N : Not yet classified.

Dosage & When it is to be taken : 
Adult: IV/IM Initial: 2.4 mg/kg. Repeat 12 hr and 24 hr later, then once daily thereafter.

How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.

Warnings and Precautions : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side Effects : 
Temporary and reversible anemia, slow heart rate, rash and fever.

Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions : 
Store in a cool, dry and dark place.