Abmal 150mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Arteether (150mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassSesquiterpine lactones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
User Rating4.5
User Reviews572

FAQ

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Is Abmal 150mg safe?
Abmal 150mg 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.
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Who should not use Abmal 150mg?
Use of Abmal 150mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Abmal 150mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Abmal 150mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
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How is Abmal 150mg administered?
Abmal 150mg 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 Abmal 150mg.
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What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Abmal 150mg?
Before starting treatment with Abmal 150mg, 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.
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What if you forget to take Abmal Injection?
If you miss a dose of Abmal 150mg, please consult your doctor.\n
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Abmal 150mg Injection Reviews

Abmal 150mg 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).

Abmal 150mg 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 Abmal 150mg Injection Works

Abmal 150mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

How to Use Abmal 150mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses of Abmal 150mg Injection

  • Malaria

Abmal 150mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abmal 150mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Abmal 150mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Abmal 150mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Abmal 150mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Abmal 150mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abmal 150mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abmal 150mg during breastfeeding 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.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Abmal 150mg 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.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • 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.
  • You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. 
  • Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
  • Abmal 150mg is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. 

References

  1. Afolabi BB, Okoromah CAN. Intramuscular arteether for treating severe malaria (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;4.

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