Akason Artesunate Injection

Akason Artesunate Injection 60 mg (Artesunate) – Uses, Dosage & Benefits Akason Artesunate Injection contains artesunate, a potent antimalarial used for the treatment of severe and complicated malaria. This medicine is commonly used for: Severe malaria (especially Plasmodium falciparum) Complicated malaria cases Emergency treatment of malaria in hospitalized patients Patients unable to take oral antimalarial medications It works by rapidly destroying malaria parasites in the blood, helping to quickly reduce parasite levels. Composition Each pack contains: Artesunate – 60 mg (powder in vial) Sodium Bicarbonate Injection – 50 mg/mL (1 mL ampoule, for reconstitution) Sodium Chloride Injection – 9 mg/mL (5 mL ampoule, for dilution) Dosage and Administration Route of Administration: Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) Administered by a qualified healthcare professional. The powder is first dissolved with sodium bicarbonate, then diluted with sodium chloride before administration. Dosage depends on body weight and clinical condition. Key Benefits Fast-acting treatment for severe malaria Suitable for emergency and hospital use Reduces parasite load quickly Can be used when oral treatment is not feasible Important Information This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Product status is Inactive. Must be administered by trained healthcare personnel. May cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or injection site reactions. Follow-up oral antimalarial therapy is usually required after initial treatment.