Azunate 60mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Azunate Powder For Injection is an antimalarial medicine used to treat severe malaria. It contains artesunate. Your doctor will add other antimalarial medicines along with this Powder For Injection to treat your malaria infection completely.

Headache, nausea, discomfort are some common side effects of Azunate Powder For Injection. However, these are temporary and go away on their own. Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Azunate Powder For Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic. Do not self-inject. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Dosage

Overdose

• Azunate Powder For Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse. Thus, the chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Azunate Powder For Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed taking any dose of this Powder For Injection, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Azunate Powder For Injection contains Artesunate which inhibits the growth and survival of malaria parasites even in cases where quinine has failed to respond. However, this Powder For Injection alone is not enough and should be given along with some other antimalarial medicines for complete and effective control of infection.

Directions for Use

• Azunate Powder For Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
• Do not self-inject. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Azunate Powder For Injection during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the use of Azunate Powder For Injection in pregnant women. Use in pregnancy is not recommended.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Azunate Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

Components of Azunate Powder For Injection pass into breastmilk. Use of this injection during breastfeeding should be avoided.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Azunate Powder For Injection?

Azunate Powder For Injection does not affect your ability to drive but you should avoid driving till you get well completely.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Azunate Powder For Injection?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Azunate Powder For Injection. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience rashes, itching, swelling on face and inside the mouth, difficulty in breathing, inform your doctor immediately.
• You may be asked for regular blood tests as this medicine may disturb some blood counts.
• You have any other health condition.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to Artesunate or any other ingredient of Azunate Powder For Injection.

Side effects

• Headache
• Sickness (nausea)
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Blood-related abnormalities (low red blood cell count, low platelet count)
• Rashes, itching

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant administration with medicines such as ritonavir, nevirapine, rifampin, carbamazepine and phenytoin decreases the blood concentration of Azunate Powder For Injection.
• Medicines like axitinib, vandetanib, imatinib and diclofenac should be given with caution as they may increase the adverse effects of Azunate Powder For Injection.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines or herbal supplements that you are taking before starting this Powder For Injection.

Storage and disposal

Store Azunate Powder For Injection at a temperature of 20° to 25°C. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Discard any unused medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Azunate Powder For Injection?

Azunate Powder For Injection is an antimalarial medicine.

Is Azunate Powder For Injection effective in the treatment of quinine resistant malaria?

Yes, Azunate Powder For Injection is effective in cases of quinine resistance.

How to use Azunate Powder For Injection?

Azunate Powder For Injection is available as a white powder in a vial, which comes with a diluent liquid in another vial. Your doctor/nurse will mix it properly and administer the medicine as intravenous bolus slowly.

Is Azunate Powder For Injection effective in treating all types and stages of malaria parasite?

No, Azunate Powder For Injection is ineffective against hypnozoite liver stage forms of Plasmodium. Hence, another antimalarial medicine is given along with this for complete cure of infection.