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Artemether 40mg/ml Intramuscular Injection - 1 Ampoule (Pediatric)
When a child is suffering from severe malaria and is vomiting excessively or unable to swallow oral tablets, rapid parenteral intervention is required. Artemether 40mg Injection is a highly effective, oil-based antimalarial treatment. Formulated specifically for pediatric dosing, it rapidly clears dangerous malaria parasites from the bloodstream, stabilizing the child before oral combination therapy can be safely administered.
How to Use / Operate
To be administered by a qualified healthcare professional only. Administer via deep intramuscular (IM) injection, typically into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh in children. It cannot be given intravenously (IV).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artemether 40mg Injection used for?
It is an injectable antimalarial used in hospitals and clinics to treat severe malaria in infants and young children who cannot take oral medications.
Can this be injected into a vein?
No, because Artemether is an oil-based lipid formulation, injecting it intravenously (IV) is strictly contraindicated and can cause severe complications.
Important Clinical Considerations
Strictly for hospital or clinic administration. Once the child is stabilized and can tolerate oral fluids, a full 3-day course of an oral Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) must be given to prevent a recrudescent infection.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Artemether 40mg/ml (Oil-Based Solution) |
| Administration Route |
Deep Intramuscular (IM) Injection ONLY |
| Packaging |
1 Glass Ampoule (1 ml) |
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