Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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138.12

USED FOR:
Malaria

COMPOSITION:
Artesunate (240mg) Lumefantrine (40mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti malarials

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.


Artesunate   240mg

Uses of Artesunate
Artesunate is used in the treatment of malariaIt is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

How to use Artesunate
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet works
Artesunate acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it.

Side Effects:

Common Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough.

Expert advice for Artesunate
Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to artesunate.Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor you are in first 3 months of pregnancy  or If you are breast feeding.Do not drive or operate machinery after taking artesunate because you may feel sleepy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is artesunate amodiaquine/ Winthrop/artesunate injection?
These are trade names of artesunate containing products. It is used for the treatment of malaria. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does artesunate contain sulphur?
No, it does not contain sulphur

Q. Where does Artesunate come from?
It is derived from Artemisinin tree.

Q. Is Artesunate banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only

Q. Why is artesunate better than quinine?
Intramuscular or intravenous injection of artesunate has shown better treatment effects than quinine. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. How does Artesunate work?
It acts by producing free radicals which kills the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)

Lumefantrine   40mg

Uses of Lumefantrine
Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How to use Lumefantrine
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet works
Lumefantrine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Altered heart rate, Difficulty in speaking, Chills, Dizziness, Difficulty in swalloing, Shortness of breath, Facial swelling, Lip swelling, Fainting, Fever, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Sore tongue, Vomiting, Weakness, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Lumefantrine

Lumefantrine should be taken with food.
Inform your doctor if you have Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), severe liver or kidney problems, heart disorder, especially as an abnormal electrical tracing (ECG showing prolonged QTc interval).
Caution is advised if you were previously infected with both the “Plasmodium falciparum” and “Plasmodium vivax” parasites.
Other medicines for the treatment of malaria, especially quinine, halofantrine, mefloquine are not advised to be taken along with lumefantrine.
Inform your doctor if you feel your malaria is getting worse, or you feel too unwell or are unable to eat.
Women may not breast feed after taking lumefantrine. Breast feeding may be resumed after at least one week post taking this medicine.
Do not drive or use heavy machinery, if artemether+lumefantrine make you feel sleepy, dizzy or generally weak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lumefantrine an antibiotic?
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic

Q. How does Lumefantrine work?
Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown

Q. What does Lumefantrine treat?
Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.

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