Chingasu 75mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Arteether (75mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassSesquiterpine lactones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
User Rating4.2
User Reviews692

FAQ

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Who should not use Chingasu 75mg?
Use of Chingasu 75mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Chingasu 75mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Chingasu 75mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
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What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Chingasu 75mg?
Before starting treatment with Chingasu 75mg, 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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Is Chingasu 75mg safe?
Chingasu 75mg 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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How is Chingasu 75mg administered?
Chingasu 75mg 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 Chingasu 75mg.
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What if you forget to take Chingasu Injection?
If you miss a dose of Chingasu 75mg, please consult your doctor.\n
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Chingasu 75mg Injection Reviews

Chingasu 75mg 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).

Chingasu 75mg 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 Chingasu 75mg Injection Works

Chingasu 75mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

How to Use Chingasu 75mg Injection

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

Uses of Chingasu 75mg Injection

  • Malaria

Chingasu 75mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Chingasu 75mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Chingasu 75mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Chingasu 75mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Chingasu 75mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Chingasu 75mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Chingasu 75mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Chingasu 75mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • 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. 
  • Chingasu 75mg 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.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
  • 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. 
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Chingasu 75mg is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

References

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

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