Artesun (Artesunate )

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Brand Name: Artesun

Generic Name: Artesunate

Manufacturer/Agent: Guilin Pharma

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 120mg

Pack size: 5

Trade Price: KES 1,852.00

Retail Price: @ KES 493.87

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Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H26O5 = 298.4

Precautions: First trimester of pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Severe and complicated p. falciparum malaria. uncomplicated malaria in prevalence of multi-drug resistant p. falciparum.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Well tolerated; gastro-intestinal upset. diarhhoea. tinnitus

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