Versaquin 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Artesunate (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Versaquin 50mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication used to treat malaria.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Versaquin 50mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience a headache, weakness, and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Versaquin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Versaquin 50mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite thereby killing it.
Quick Tips
Versaquin 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Versaquin 50mg Tablet Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding Do not take this medicine 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