Acter 150mg Injection

Acter 150mg Injection is a medication formulated with alpha-beta arteether, an artemisinin derivative. It is indicated for the treatment of severe forms of malaria, including cerebral malaria and cases resistant to chloroquine. The active ingredient, alpha-beta arteether, exerts its antimalarial effect by generating free radicals within the malaria parasite, leading to its destruction.

This medication is intended for administration in a hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nurse. Self-administration is not recommended due to the nature of the drug and the severity of the conditions it treats. Its use is critical in managing life-threatening malarial infections where oral treatments may be ineffective or impractical.

The precise dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the treating physician based on the patient's condition and response to therapy.

Dosage

Overdose

This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you will get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

The doctor or nurse usually gives this injection in the hospital or clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, please inform your doctor and nurse.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Alpha-beta arteether kills the malaria parasite by generating free radicals within it.

Usage Instructions

Acter 150mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Self-administration is not recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Acter Injection during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy, as limited safety information is available.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Acter Injection while breastfeeding?

Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding, as limited safety information is available.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Acter Injection?

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine on driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Acter Injection?

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine on alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
• You have any existing medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver problem, etc., be sure to consult your doctor.
• You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• Do you develop any allergic reactions while on treatment.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to alpha-beta arteether or any of the ingredients of Acter Injection.

Side effects

• Injection site reactions

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Acter Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store Acter Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it away from children and pets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Acter an antibiotic medicine?

No, Acter Injection is not an antibiotic medicine. It is an anti-malarial medicine used to treat malaria.

What is the composition of Acter Injection?

Acter Injection contains alpha-beta arteether as its active ingredient.