Artesunate (60mg)
Rtsunate 60 mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
5 ml in 1 vial
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Rtsunate 60 mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Rtsunate 60 mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Rtsunate 60 mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Rtsunate 60 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Rtsunate 60 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Rtsunate 60 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
