Marcther Injection
Composition
Arteether….75mg
Arachis Oil BP… q.s
Product Description
Marcther (Arteether) is a potent oil-soluble artemisinin derivative formulated for intramuscular injection. Developed for the rapid treatment of severe and complicated malaria,
Dossage
Adults: 150mg once daily administered I.M. for 3 consecutive days.
Children: 3mg/kg once daily administered I.M. for 3 consecutive days.
Nafdac Reg
B4-9238
Indications
Arteether is a fast acting blood schizontocide and is indicated for the treatment of complicated and uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria, including cerebral malaria. It is indicated as second-line treatment of Chloroquine resistant malaria.
Direction for use
Arteether is for intramuscular use only
Therapeutic class
Antimalarial
Contracdiction`
Arteether is contraindicated in patients showing hypersensitivity to artermisinin derivatives
Presentation
3 Ampoules x 2ml
Side Effects
Side effects as nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, depressed GI tract activity, neutropenia, ECG abnormalities, including prolongation of QT interval may occur.
Marcther Injection
Product Description
Marcther (Arteether) is a potent oil-soluble artemisinin derivative formulated for intramuscular injection. Developed for the rapid treatment of severe and complicated malaria,
Direction for use
Arteether is for intramuscular use only
Indications
Arteether is a fast acting blood schizontocide and is indicated for the treatment of complicated and uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria, including cerebral malaria. It is indicated as second-line treatment of Chloroquine resistant malaria.
Composition
Arteether….75mg
Arachis Oil BP… q.s
Nafdac Reg
B4-9238
Dosage
Adults: 150mg once daily administered I.M. for 3 consecutive days.
Children: 3mg/kg once daily administered I.M. for 3 consecutive days.
Therapeutic class
Antimalarial
Contracdiction
Arteether is contraindicated in patients showing hypersensitivity to artermisinin derivatives
Presentation
3 Ampoules x 2ml
Side Effects
Side effects as nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, depressed GI tract activity, neutropenia, ECG abnormalities, including prolongation of QT interval may occur.