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Last Updated Nov 30, 2024 | 3:21 PM IST
RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is used to treat malaria. It contains Artesunate which works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite and killing the parasites. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, weakness, and loss of appetite. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ARTESUNATE-60MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Beta Health Care

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About RT Sunate 60 mg Injection

RT Sunate 60 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma, and bloody stools.

RT Sunate 60 mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' another plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

RT Sunate 60 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience dizziness, headache, weakness, and loss of appetite (not feeling hungry). Most of these side effects of RT Sunate 60 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using RT Sunate 60 mg Injection, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to RT Sunate 60 mg Injection or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. RT Sunate 60 mg Injection causes drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.

Uses of RT Sunate 60 mg Injection

Treatment of Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

RT Sunate 60 mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is used to treat cerebral malaria and all kind of severe malaria. The antimalarial effect of RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is commonly identified as generally safe, highly efficient and well-tolerated. RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' other plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Side Effects of RT Sunate 60 mg Injection

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite (not feeling hungry)

 

Directions for Use

RT Sunate 60 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to RT Sunate 60 mg Injection or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, or heart disease. Blood problems may occur after you receive treatment with this RT Sunate 60 mg Injection. Inform your doctor immediately if you or your child have pain in the leg, back, or stomach, chills, bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, dark urine, general body swelling, fever, loss of appetite (feeling not hungry), headache, nosebleeds, nausea, or vomiting, sore throat, pale skin, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow skin or eyes. Inform your doctor immediately if you or your child have chest tightness, blurred vision, cough, confusion, faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. When getting up unexpectedly from a sitting or lying position, skin rash, redness of the skin, itching, sweating, swelling of your face, hands, or mouth, trouble breathing or swallowing, or unusual weakness or tiredness after you receive this RT Sunate 60 mg Injection. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. RT Sunate 60 mg Injection causes drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ArtesunateEluxadoline
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ArtesunateCabozantinib
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables that help in recovering from malarial fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience appetite loss. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices, and coconut water.
  • Include high-fiber foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and heal faster.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of RT Sunate 60 mg Injection

Since RT Sunate 60 mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional, an overdose is unlikely to occur. However, seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No 21B, Cochin Special Economic Zone, Kakkanad, Cochin-682037, Kerala, India
Other Info - RTS0007

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