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Artemether 80mg/ml Intramuscular Injection - 1 Ampoule (Adult)
When an adult patient is suffering from severe malaria and presents with extreme vomiting, altered consciousness, or inability to swallow, oral malaria tablets are useless. Artemether 80mg Injection is a powerful, oil-based antimalarial treatment. Engineered for adult dosing, it is administered deeply into the muscle, slowly releasing active artemether into the blood to aggressively clear the malaria parasites and stabilize the patient for transition to oral therapy.
How to Use / Operate
To be administered by a qualified healthcare professional only. Administer via deep intramuscular (IM) injection, typically into the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle. It cannot be given intravenously (IV).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artemether 80mg Injection used for?
It is an injectable antimalarial medication used in hospitals to treat severe and complicated malaria in adults who cannot tolerate oral medications.
Is it safe to inject this into an IV drip?
No. Because Artemether is an oil-based formulation, injecting it directly into a vein (IV) is strictly prohibited and can be life-threatening.
Important Clinical Considerations
Strictly for hospital or clinic administration. Once the patient has stabilized and can swallow safely, they must complete a full 3-day course of an oral Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) to ensure total parasite eradication.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Artemether 80mg/ml (Oil-Based Solution) |
| Administration Route |
Deep Intramuscular (IM) Injection ONLY |
| Packaging |
1 Glass Ampoule (1 ml) |
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