Alpha-Beta Arteether
Description
Alpha-Beta Arteether is an anti-malarial medication. It is an effective medicine used for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria caused by a malarial parasite. This medicine is used for treating the infection but does not prevent it. Alpha-Beta Arteether also used to treat severe or cerebral (brain) malaria. This medicine is used alone or in combination with other medicines for treating malaria. Alpha-Beta Arteether works by producing the toxic free radicals in malarial parasites and killing them.
Alpha-Beta Arteether therapy may show side effects such as tremors, skin rashes, nausea, etc. These side effects are short-acting and subside on their own. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms get worse. Avoid taking Alpha-Beta Arteether if you are allergic to it.
Alpha-Beta Arteether is administered intramuscularly by a registered health care professional in a hospital or clinical setting. It should not be self-administered. Complete your entire treatment course to gain maximum benefit.
Alpha-Beta Arteether is not recommended if you are pregnant especially during your 1st trimester of pregnancy, as it may harm your foetus. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before receiving this injection.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Alpha-Beta Arteether
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Body pain
- Pain at the injection site
- Watery stools
- Skin Rash
- Stomach pain
- Allergic skin reaction
Uses of Alpha-Beta Arteether
What is it prescribed for?
- Malaria
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe onset time for action of Alpha-Beta Arteether is not known.
- Duration of effectThe time for which Alpha-Beta Arteether shows its action is not known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported for Alpha-Beta Arteether.
- Usage in pregnancy?The safety and efficacy of Alpha-Beta Arteether for use in pregnant women is not clearly known. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this injection.
- Usage while breast-feeding?The use of Alpha-Beta Arteether in breastfeeding is not recommended as it is not clearly known how this medicine affects your infant. Hence, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this injection.
Allergy
Do not take Alpha-Beta Arteether if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling, dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
The safety and efficacy of Alpha-Beta Arteether for use in pregnant women is not clearly known. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this injection.
Breast-feeding
The use of Alpha-Beta Arteether in breastfeeding is not recommended as it is not clearly known how this medicine affects your infant. Hence, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this injection.
General warnings
Heart diseases
Alpha-Beta Arteether is reported to alter the heart rhythms and blood pressure if used in people with pre-existing heart problems. Hence, heart function should be monitored in such people.
Resistance to this medicine
Finish your entire course of treatment with Alpha-Beta Arteether even if the condition gets better, to avoid resistance (a condition where parasites evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimalarial medication) by the parasites. If you still feel unwell after completing your course, consult your doctor.
Other medicines
Alpha-Beta Arteether may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised to inform the doctor about all your current medicines including general products and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Kidney impairment
People with kidney provlems should be motiored closely dose adjustments should be done in case of prolonged therapy with Alpha-Beta Arteether.
Missed Dose
Since Alpha-Beta Arteether is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Alpha-Beta Arteether is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Quetiapine
Mefloquine
Disease interactions
Liver disease
Alpha-Beta Arteether can worsen your condition if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function.
Kidney diseases
Alpha-Beta Arteether should be used with caution if you have impaired kidney function as it may worsen your condition. Frequent monitoring of kidney function is recommended.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Alpha-Beta Arteether is used to treat severe malarial infection when it is resistant to chloroquine (1st line anti-malarial). It should be administered intramuscularly by a healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. This injection only treats the infection but does not prevent it.
Alpha-Beta Arteether dose for children and adults will be determined by your doctor based on age and body weight. These injections are stored in a clinic or hospital.
Avoid driving or operating machines as Alpha-Beta Arteether may cause dizziness or drowsiness after administration.
Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant/ breastfeeding, or have kidney problems, before receiving this injection as it may cause unwanted effects in such conditions.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Alpha-Beta Arteether works by producing harmful free radicals and degrades the "heme" chemical in the malarial parasite. This free radical kills the malarial parasite in the blood and stops the infection from spreading.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antimalarial agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Oct 2021
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