Alpha-Beta-Arteether Injection: This medicine comes under the branding of F-THER and is used in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a parasitic problem that occurs due to the plasmodium species. This infection occurs when the infective female Anopheles mosquito bites and gives the infection to the different body parts. This medicine is also used to manage chloroquine-resistant malaria but it also treats severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs, or kidneys).

Alpha-beta-arteether injection belongs to the class of antiparasitic drugs that works by increasing the harmful toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This antimalarial drug is used alone or in combination with other treatments to treat malaria, which is caused by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of an infected mosquito. 

Uses of Alpha-Beta-Arteether Injection

Treat Malaria

Prevent on-and-off fever

Sweating

Iron deficiency in the blood

Anemia caused by Malaria

Direction For Use

Under the guidance of a doctor or a nurse, this medicine is delivered as an injection.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Read the all guidelines and instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine.

Complete your entire treatment course to gain maximum benefit.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place

Keep away from the direct sunlight

Keep out of reach of children and pets

Precaution

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to this drug and notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains, and any changes in a heartbeat.

Avoid taking this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Do not drink alcohol during the treatment, it may increase the risk of side effects.

If you feel dizziness and sleepiness after using it then avoid driving and operate heavy machinery.

Side Effects

Nausea

Dizziness 

Vomiting

Headache

Diarrhea

Injection site reactions

Frequently Asked Questions About Alpha-Beta-Arteether Injection

Can it be safe for breastfeeding mothers?

It is unknown whether this injection is secreted in human milk. When using this medicine while breastfeeding, exercise caution. Consult your doctor for more information if any medical help is needed.  

How does it work?

This medicine contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/antiparasitic drugs that help to increase the harmful toxic, highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Can I stop taking this injection when I feel better?

Do not stop taking this medicine without completing the course of the treatment. Stopping the medicine without consulting a doctor may be the cause of serious side effects. Abrupt stopping may result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.

How is this Injection administered?

This Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered.