abert 150mg injection - Alpha-Beta Arteether (150mg) medicine

Abert 150mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Alpha-Beta Arteether (150mg)
🏭 Sansill Formulations 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 22, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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What is abert 150mg injection used for?

Abert 150mg Injection contains Alpha-Beta Arteether, an antimalarial used for the treatment of severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It works by interfering with the parasite's metabolism, leading to its death. It is administered intramuscularly under medical supervision.

  • Generic Name: Alpha-Beta Arteether
  • Manufacturer: Sansill Formulations
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 abert 150mg injection Uses & Benefits

Treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria, Severe malaria (as part of combination therapy)

Off-label uses: Babesiosis (limited data)

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Alpha-Beta Arteether
Brand NameAlpha Beta-Click Injection
ManufacturerSansill Formulations
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Route of AdministrationIntramuscular injection
StorageStore at 20-25°C; protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntramuscular administration results in rapid absorption.
DistributionWidely distributed in tissues; crosses blood-brain barrier.
Protein BindingApproximately 95% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP450 enzymes, primarily CYP2A6.
Half-LifeApproximately 23 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily biliary excretion; small amount renal.
BioavailabilityNot applicable (parenteral).
Onset of ActionRapid; within 30 minutes.
Peak Plasma Time2-3 hours post intramuscular injection.
Duration of Action24-48 hours.

How It Works

Arteether is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin. It produces free radicals that alkylate and damage parasite proteins, leading to parasite death.

Mechanism Steps

1Arteether is activated by heme iron within the parasite.
2Activation leads to production of free radicals.
3Free radicals alkylate and damage parasite proteins.
4Inhibition of parasite SERCA and other targets.
5Parasite death and clearance from blood.

💡 How to Take abert 150mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of abert 150mg injection

✅ Common Side Effects

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Injection site pain

🚨 Serious Side Effects

QT prolongation
Severe allergic reaction
Hemolytic anemia (rare)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Neurotoxicity (with high doses)
Hepatotoxicity

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Moderate Increased risk of bleeding
Mefloquine Major Increased risk of QT prolongation

🚨 Major Interactions

  • Mefloquine
  • Rifampin
  • Carbamazepine

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Chloroquine
  • Ketoconazole
  • Cimetidine

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to arteether or artemisinin derivatives, Severe hepatic impairment

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive care; monitor ECG and liver function.

⏰ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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