AB AT Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Zee Laboratories |
| Active Ingredient | Arteether (NA) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Sesquiterpine lactones |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 307 |
FAQ
How is AB AT administered?
AB AT should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from AB AT.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with AB AT?
Before starting treatment with AB AT, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is AB AT safe?
AB AT is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Who should not use AB AT?
Use of AB AT should be avoided in patients who are allergic to AB AT or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using AB AT for the first time, consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take AB AT?
If you miss a dose of AB AT, please consult your doctor.\n
AB AT Injection Reviews
AB AT is an antiparasitic medication. It 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).
AB AT is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
AB AT is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
How AB AT Injection Works
AB AT is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
How to Use AB AT Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Uses of AB AT Injection
- Malaria
AB AT Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
AB AT may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.AB AT may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with AB AT. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of AB AT in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of AB AT in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB AT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB AT during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
- AB AT is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- AB AT can be taken with or without food or as suggested by the doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.