Eustonate 60mg Injection

Eustonate 60mg Injection contains Artesunate (60mg), an effective antimalarial medicine used to treat severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It works rapidly to decrease the number of malaria parasites in the blood, providing quick relief in critical situations where oral treatment is not possible. Eustonate 60mg Injection is administered by healthcare professionals through injection and is usually followed by a full course of oral antimalarial medicines to ensure complete recovery.

Uses of Eustonate 60mg Injection

• Treatment of severe malaria infections
• Effective against drug-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum
• Used when oral antimalarial drugs cannot be administered

How Eustonate 60mg Injection works

Eustonate contains Artesunate, which produces reactive molecules that kill malaria parasites by damaging their essential proteins, rapidly reducing parasite levels in the bloodstream.

Benefits of Eustonate 60mg Injection

• Fast-acting relief from severe malaria symptoms
• Effective in treating drug-resistant malaria
• Suitable for both adults and children
• Reduces risk of complications and mortality from malaria

How to take Eustonate 60mg Injection

• Administered by healthcare professionals via intravenous or intramuscular injection
• Dosage depends on patient weight and severity of infection
• Followed by a full course of oral antimalarial treatment

Side effects of Eustonate 60mg Injection

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

Safety advice

• Use only under medical supervision
• Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart conditions
• Pregnant women should use only if prescribed by a doctor
• Complete the full course of oral antimalarial treatment after injection
• Store according to package instructions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Q: How is Eustonate 60mg Injection administered?
A: It is given as an injection into a vein or muscle by a healthcare professional.

Q: Is Eustonate 60mg Injection safe for children?
A: Yes, it is safe for children when administered under medical supervision.

Q: Is follow-up oral treatment necessary?
A: Yes, completing a full course of oral antimalarial medicines after the injection is important.

Q: Can pregnant women take Eustonate 60mg Injection?
A: Only if prescribed by a doctor during pregnancy.