artecad 60mg injection - Artesunate (60mg) medicine

Artecad 60mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Zicad Life Care ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is artecad 60mg injection used for?

Artecad 60mg Injection contains Artesunate, a potent antimalarial used for severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It works by generating free radicals that damage the parasite's proteins and membranes, leading to its rapid clearance from the blood. Administered intravenously or intramuscularly, it is effective against chloroquine-resistant strains.

  • Generic Name: Artesunate (60mg)
  • Manufacturer: Zicad Life Care
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š artecad 60mg injection Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Artesunate (60mg)
Brand Nameartecad 60mg injection
ManufacturerZicad Life Care
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take artecad 60mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of artecad 60mg injection

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Injection site reactions (pain
  • swelling
  • redness)

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Mefloquine Major Increased risk of seizures
Warfarin Moderate Decreased anticoagulant effect
CYP2A6 substrates Moderate Altered metabolism of co-administered drugs

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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