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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
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.
Use as directed by a qualified healthcare professional or as indicated on the product label.
