Ashnate 60 Injection

Ashnate 60 Injection contains Artesunate (60mg), a fast-acting antimalarial medication used to treat severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is especially important in emergency cases where oral medication cannot be taken. Administered by healthcare professionals through injection, Ashnate 60 quickly reduces the malaria parasite load in the bloodstream and is usually followed by a full course of oral antimalarial drugs for complete treatment.

Uses of Ashnate 60 Injection

• Treatment of severe malaria infections
• Effective against drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains
• Used when oral antimalarial treatment is not possible

How Ashnate works

Ashnate contains Artesunate, which produces reactive molecules that damage and kill malaria parasites rapidly, reducing their numbers in the bloodstream.

Benefits of Ashnate 60 Injection

• Provides rapid relief from severe malaria symptoms
• Effective in drug-resistant malaria cases
• Suitable for both adults and children
• Helps reduce malaria-related complications and mortality

How to take Ashnate 60 Injection

• Administered via intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection by healthcare professionals
• Dosing depends on patient weight and severity of infection
• Follow-up oral antimalarial treatment is essential for complete cure

Side effects of Ashnate 60 Injection

• Pain or swelling at injection site
• Dizziness or low blood pressure
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Rare allergic reactions or red blood cell breakdown

Safety advice

• Use only under medical supervision
• Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems
• Use during pregnancy only if clearly prescribed by a doctor
• Complete the prescribed oral antimalarial course after injection
• Store according to package instructions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Ashnate 60 Injection used for?
A: It is used for emergency treatment of severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

Q: How is Ashnate administered?
A: It is given as an injection into a vein or muscle by healthcare professionals.

Q: Is Ashnate safe for children?
A: Yes, it is safe for children under medical supervision.

Q: Is follow-up treatment needed after the injection?
A: Yes, a full course of oral antimalarial medicines must be completed.

Q: Can pregnant women take Ashnate?
A: Use only if prescribed by a doctor during pregnancy.