Mediquest Inc.
Artesunate (60mg)
MQ-Nate Injection is an antiparasitic medication used to treat malaria.
Injection
MQ-Nate Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite as the 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
No common side effects listed.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with MQ-Nate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
MQ-Nate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
MQ-Nate Injection 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.
MQ-Nate Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
MQ-Nate Injection is used in the treatment of malaria. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to MQ-Nate Injection. Do not start or continue MQ-Nate Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy. Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.