Akenart 120 mg Injection

Akenart 120 mg Injection (Artesunate) – Uses, Dosage & Benefits Akenart 120 mg Injection contains artesunate, a fast-acting antimalarial used for the treatment of severe malaria. This medicine is commonly used for: Severe malaria (especially Plasmodium falciparum) Complicated malaria cases requiring urgent care Malaria in patients unable to take oral medication Composition Each combipack contains: Artesunate – 120 mg (powder in vial) Sodium Bicarbonate Injection 5% w/v – 2 mL (for reconstitution) Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% w/v – 10 mL (for dilution) Dosage and Administration Route of Administration: Intravenous (IV) Administered by a qualified healthcare professional. The powder is first reconstituted with sodium bicarbonate and then diluted with sodium chloride before administration. Dosage is based on body weight and severity of infection. Key Benefits Rapid action against severe malaria Suitable for emergency and hospital use Reduces risk of complications and mortality Effective when oral therapy is not possible Important Information This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Must be administered by trained healthcare personnel. May cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or injection site reactions. Monitoring is required during treatment. Follow-up with oral antimalarial therapy is usually recommended after initial treatment.