Rapither AB 150mg Injection
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Arteether (150mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rapither AB 150mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication used to treat malaria.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Rapither AB 150mg Injection 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headaches Weakness Dizziness Joint pain Injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rapither AB 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Rapither AB 150mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Rapither AB 150mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Rapither AB 150mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite thereby killing it.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat. You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. Rapither AB 150mg Injection can be taken with or without food or as suggested by the doctor.
