Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

Brand Name Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Artesunate (50mg)

Strength 50mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablets in 1 Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Malarial

SubCategory

Malarial

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Medicamen Biotech Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Medicamen Biotech Ltd,1506, Chiranjiv Tower, 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019 (India)
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    Medical Description of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    Malasunate-O 50mg tablet contains Artesunate used to treat malaria. Artesunate is an antimalarial drug, results in interacting with certain substances which are required for the malarial parasite present in the blood to do its vital functions. Then it eradicates the malarial infection caused by Plasmodium falciparum strains of malarial parasite. It is particularly used to treat malaria disease (resistant to other antimalarial medicines). Also, used to treat uncomplicated malaria disease with a combination of other antimalarial medicines. This medicine does not prevent or treat severe malaria where it has affected the brain, lungs, and kidneys.


    Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as parasitic infections such as Malaria


    Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet Benefits

    Parasitic infections:

    It is an organism that lives in another organism like your body for its food and place to survive. You can get a parasitic infection from contaminated water, food, bug bites o sexual contact. It is a one-celled organism called protozoa which can be seen in the naked eye. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, inflamed lymph nodes, constipation, diarrhea, rashes, eczema, hives, muscle, and joint pain.

    Malaria

    Malasunate-O 50mg Tablet (Artesunate) is used to treat malaria disease caused by plasmodium falciparum strains of malarial parasite. Also, used to treat the malaria disease (resistant to other antimalarial medicines) which leads to developing a fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle pain, etc.


    Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet Indication

     The Malasunate-O 50mg tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Malaria


    Mechanism of action of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    Malasunate-O 50mg tablet contains Artesunate is an antiparasitic medicine that produces its action by producing the free radicals (harmful substances) within the malarial parasite present in the blood this helps to kill the parasite.


    How Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet works

    Malasunate-O 50mg tablet contains Artesunate is an antiparasitic medicine that produces its action by producing the free radicals (harmful substances) within the malarial parasite present in the blood this helps to kill the parasite.


    Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Artesunate, Mefloquine, Quinine, and Quinidine
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine if you have psychiatric disorders and seizures
    • Kindly avoid using this medicine if you have taken the antifungal medicine recently


    Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Anemia
    • Increased transaminase
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated creatinine
    • Pulmonary edema
    • Diarrhea
    • Jaundice
    • Neurologic sequelae


    FAQs for Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    • Can I continue to take Malasunate-O 50mg tablet if I still don’t test negative for malaria?

    No, you should take the medicine as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. If you feel feverish even after you finish the course kindly consult with your doctor.

    • Can I use Malasunate-O 50mg tablet for preventing malaria?

    No, the tablet is used to treat only uncomplicated malaria which is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

    • Can I stop taking Malasunate-O 50mg tablets when I feel better?

    No, without consulting with a doctor you should not withdraw the medicine even if you feel better.


    Precautions and general warning of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Kidney Problem

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    The Tablet is taken orally with food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet in children

    It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Malasunate-O 50mg tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • The use of this medicine may cause hypotension, dyspnea, urticaria, or generalized rash
    • Post-artesunate delayed hemolysis is characterized by a decrease in the level of hemoglobin and leads to cause hemolytic anemia

                Drug resistance

    • You may develop resistance to the drug if you withdraw the drug without completing the full course of treatment.


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You are having a concomitant disease or taking any medications


    General instructions

    Malasunate-O 50mg Tablets consist of Artesunate is used to treat Malaria diseases (caused by Plasmodium falciparum strains of malarial parasite).

    Artesunate is an antimalarial drug, particularly used to treat malaria disease (resistant to other antimalarial medicines). Also, used to treat uncomplicated malaria disease with a combination of other antimalarial medicines.


    Drug Interaction of Malasunat-O 50mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Tepotinib

    Use alternative drugs because the use of sotorasib will decrease the effect of artesunate by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter.

    Carbamazepine
    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of carbamazepine will decrease the effect of artesunate by increasing its metabolism.

    Diclofenac

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of diclofenac will increase the effect of diclofenac by decreasing its metabolism.

    Efavirenz

    It is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTIs) used to treat HIV infection. Malasunate-O 50mg Tablet (Artesunate) alters the action of efavirenz

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Food may increase the effect of this medicine on your body. So take the medicine as soon you complete your meal.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Liver diseases

    Malasunate-O Tablet (Artesunate) should be used with caution in a patient with hepatic impairment or liver diseases. Then it leads to the risk of liver damage. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.

    Kidney diseases

    Malasunate-O 50mg Tablet (Artesunate) should be used with caution in a patient with renal impairment or kidney diseases. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.

    Hematological toxicity

    Therapy should be used with caution in patients with hematological toxicity (leads to developing anemia, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient's health conditions, dose adjustment, or replacement is needed.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Artesunate is an antimalarial drug, results in interacting with certain substances (required for vital functions of the malarial parasite cell) present in the blood. Then it eradicates the malarial infection caused by Plasmodium falciparum strains of malarial parasite. It is particularly used to treat malaria disease (resistant to other antimalarial medicines). Also, used to treat uncomplicated malaria disease with a combination of other antimalarial medicines.