Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet
About Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet
Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet is an antimalarial agent. It is used in the treatment of few kinds of malaria in adults and also children weighing at least 5 kg.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as muscle pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, cough, stomach pain, runny nose, weakness, vomiting, difficulty sleeping/ speaking, reduced appetite, fever, chills, body stiffness, darkening of urine, skin rash, hives, chest pain, mood swings and rapid or irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or worsen seek medical help promptly.
Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet, you have low blood potassium/ slow or irregular heartbeat, you are taking any medication, you have a history of liver/ QT prolongation/ kidney / infection/ mental/ heart problems, you are unable to eat while taking Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
The dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your condition. The usual dose in adults for treating malaria is 35 kg or less; four tablets as the initial dose followed by another 4 tablets after 8 hours and then 4 tablets twice for two days.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet ?
Altered Heart Rate
Difficulty In Speaking
Chills
Difficulty In Swallowing
Facial Swelling
Lip Swelling
Fainting
Headache
Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
Loss Of Appetite
Muscle Pain
Sore Tongue
Weakness
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Vartem l 80mg/480mg 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.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Arteross Plus 80Mg/480Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Rezatrin 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Lumet Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Falcinil Lfx 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
- Arte Plus CD Tablet
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- Lumerax 80mg/480mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Quitoria 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Merck Ltd
- Arteblue 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Famal L 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Navil Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Ultimal 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Indi Pharma
- Gemartum 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Uniprogen Biotech Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is used in the treatment of malaria. It interacts with heme, which is produced when haemoglobin is degraded. As a consequence, a group of possibly toxic oxygen and carbon-oriented radicals are produced.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
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Artemether-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
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ARTEMETHER tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ARTEMETHER
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