Biomal 150mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Active Ingredient Artemether (150mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassSesquiterpine lactones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
User Rating4.4
User Reviews462

FAQ

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

Biomal 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).

Biomal 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, dizziness, muscle pain, 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 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 Biomal 150mg Injection Works

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

How to Use Biomal 150mg Injection

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

Benefits of Biomal 150mg Injection

  • In Malaria: Biomal 150mg is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Biomal 150mg Injection

  • Malaria

Biomal 150mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Biomal 150mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Biomal 150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Biomal 150mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding  CAUTION
Biomal 150mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biomal 150mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Biomal 150mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biomal 150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biomal 150mg. 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.
  • 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. 
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Biomal 150mg should be injected under the supervision of a doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  2. Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911.

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