art 80mg injection - Artemether (80mg) medicine

art 80mg injection

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๐Ÿญ Dolphar Life Care Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is art 80mg injection used for?

Art 80mg Injection (Artemether) is used to treat ANTI MALARIALS. It contains Artemether (80mg), which Artemether is converted to dihydroartemisinin, which generates free radicals tha. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Artemether
  • Manufacturer: Dolphar Life Care Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š art 80mg injection Uses & Benefits

Treatment of uncomplicated and severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and mixed infections.

Off-label uses: Babesiosis, Schistosomiasis

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Artemether
Brand NameArt 80mg Injection
ManufacturerDolphar Life Care Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Route of AdministrationIntramuscular injection.
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after intramuscular injection.
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier.
Protein BindingApproximately 95% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismHepatic, primarily via CYP3A4.
Half-LifeApproximately 2-3 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily via bile and feces; minimal renal excretion.
BioavailabilityNot applicable (parenteral); high systemic availability.
Onset of ActionRapid, within 30 minutes.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours after intramuscular injection.
Duration of ActionApproximately 24 hours.

How It Works

Artemether is converted to dihydroartemisinin, which generates free radicals that damage parasite proteins and membranes.

Mechanism Steps

1Artemether is rapidly converted to dihydroartemisinin (DHA) in the body.
2DHA interacts with heme iron within the parasite's food vacuole.
3This interaction generates reactive oxygen species (free radicals).

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take art 80mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of art 80mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Injection site pain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • QT prolongation
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Neurotoxicity

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Cardiotoxicity
  • Seizures

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Ketoconazole Major Increased artemether levels
Rifampin Major Decreased artemether efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inducers
  • Anticoagulants

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antiepileptics
  • Antifungals
  • Macrolide antibiotics

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Oral contraceptives
  • Antacids

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to artemether or artemisinin derivatives; severe hepatic impairment.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Parasite clearance, liver function, ECG (QT interval), complete blood count.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; monitor for neurotoxicity.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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