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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. It kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Common side effects of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, and injection site reactions. This medication should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women since it may affect the fetus and newborns.

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Osvel Pharma

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

About Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is an antimalarial medicine used in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused due to the plasmodium species. The infection occurs when the infective female Anopheles mosquito bites. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, and sweating. This medicine is only used to treat the infection but does not prevent or use it for severe conditions (where the infection is spread to the brain, kidneys, or lungs). Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is also used to manage chloroquine-resistant malaria.

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/ antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. In this way, Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species.

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, and injection site reactions. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. However, if these side effects persist, inform your doctor immediately. Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is a parenteral medicine. A healthcare professional will administer it, hence do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of your disease.

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have/had any liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or taking any other medicines before receiving Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml to avoid interactions. This medication should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women since it may affect the fetus and newborns. Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is only suggested for use in children if prescribed by a paediatrician and if taken with adequate care and dose. This medication is used to treat malaria either alone or in combination with other medications.

Uses of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml

Treatment of Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. In this way, Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by Plasmodium species. Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of malarial infection. It is mainly used when other antimalarial medicines are not effective in treating the infection.

Side Effects of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Injection site reactions

Directions for Use

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is given intramuscularly by a trained healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Avoid using Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women as it may cause harm to the baby. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or taking any other medicines before receiving Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is recommended for use in children only if prescribed by the paediatrician. This medicine is used alone or in combination with other medicine for the treatment of malaria.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Eating at the correct time and taking proper rest is important for the patient to recover.
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods; junk, oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and disturb the body's digestion process. Try to add protein to your diet.
  • Eat nutritious food that helps to improvement in malaria-induced weakness.
  • Keep your area and surrounding mosquito-free.
  • Use mosquito-repellent products to avoid the recurrence of infections and any other further complications.

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How Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml Works

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/ antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. In this way, Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species.<

What if I have taken an overdose of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is administered in a hospital setting under the supervision of your doctor or medical personnel. Thus, an overdose is quite improbable. While in the hospital, you will be constantly monitored to ensure that any unpleasant side effects are handled.
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The WHO suggests using Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml to treat severe malaria during the first trimester. Artemisinin and its derivatives are not indicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy unless other pharmacological therapies are ineffective. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is secreted in human milk. When using this medicine while breastfeeding, exercise caution. Consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Caution

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after receiving Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml until your vision improves.

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Liver

Caution

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used in children only when clinically needed and recommended by the paediatrician. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml is used to treat Malaria.
Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/antiparasitic drugs. It increases the harmful toxic, highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Do not stop taking Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml without completing the course of the treatment. Abrupt stopping may result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.
The common side effects of Olther ΑB 150 mg Injection 2 ml are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, headache and injection site reactions. These side effects usually do not require any medical attention.
As it is a parenteral dosage form, there will be less chance of missing a dose. However, if any dose is missed, consult your doctor. But do not self-administer.

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