Description
Alpha-Beta Arteether Injection come with the brand name “ATOTHER” and is an antimalarial drug employed in malaria treatment. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused due to the plasmodium species. The disease occurs when an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites. Symptoms could be chills, intermittent fever, and sweating. This drug is employed to treat only the infection, but not prevent or treat it in severe illnesses (where the infection has reached the brain, kidneys, or lungs). Alpha Beta Arteether is also employed to treat chloroquine-resistant malaria.
Alpha-Beta Arteether Injection consists of Alpha Beta Arteether, which is an antimalarial/ antiparasitic drug belonging to a class. It acts by raising the toxic, and very reactive, free radicals in the blood. It kills the parasite and prevents the spread of infection. Thus, Alpha Beta Arteether is utilized for the prevention of relapse of malaria due to the plasmodium species.
Medical Benefits
- This medicine acts by raising the toxic, harmful, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and prevents the infection from spreading. Thus, Alpha Beta Arteether is helpful in the prevention of relapse of malaria due to Plasmodium species.
- Alpha Beta Arteether is applied individually or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of malaria infection.
- It is applied primarily when other antimalarial drugs are ineffective in curing the infection.
Directions for Use
- A health professional or a nurse will administer Alpha-Beta Arteether Injection.
- Administered in the muscle, once every day (commonly for 3 days).
- Don’t self-administer.
- Follow the full treatment, even if you begin to feel better.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Beware of direct sunlight and heat.
- Don’t freeze the injectable.
- Keep it in the original box or packaging.
- Avoid the reach of children.
Precautions
- This drug can interact with antacids and numerous other drugs. Therefore, report this to your doctor on priority.
- Alpha Beta Arteether must be administered cautiously in patients with severe kidney and liver failure, the gastrointestinal system (gut), and heart disease.
- It is better to consult your doctor for further details.
- The WHO recommends the use of Alpha-Beta Arteether Injection for treating severe malaria in the first trimester. Artemisinin and its derivatives are not recommended in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy unless pharmacological treatments fail. Your physician might prescribe this drug if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Exercise caution while using this drug while breastfeeding. Ask your physician before taking it.
- Alpha Beta Arteether can reduce alertness or cause drowsiness and dizziness. Therefore, do not drive or work with heavy machinery after taking this drug until your eyesight improves.
- Alpha Beta Arteether must be used cautiously if you have a pre-existing or history of liver/kidney disease.
- Alpha Beta Arteether is administered in children only when clinically indicated and advised by the paediatrician.
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Heartburn
- Weakness
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I stop taking Alpha Beta Arteether when I feel better?
No, don’t stop the treatment early. Stopping too soon can make the medicine less effective later and harder to treat future infections.
What if I miss a dose?
As missing a dose is rare but if you do, talk to your doctor—don’t try to take it yourself.
What if I feel dizzy or sick after the shot?
That’s a common thing. Just rest and let your body adjust. But tell your doctor if it keeps happening.
Will it prevent future malaria?
No, it treats current infection but doesn’t stop future ones. Use mosquito protection to stay safe.
