artifer 120mg injection - Artesunate (120mg) medicine

Artifer 120mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Ernst Pharmacia 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 artifer 120mg injection used for?

Artifer 120mg Injection contains Artesunate, an artemisinin derivative used for the treatment of severe malaria. It works by killing the malaria parasites in the blood. It is administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision for rapid action.

  • Generic Name: Artesunate (120mg)
  • Manufacturer: Ernst Pharmacia
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant plants outside the USA.

๐Ÿ’Š artifer 120mg injection Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Artesunate (120mg)
Brand Nameartifer 120mg injection
ManufacturerErnst Pharmacia
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 artifer 120mg 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 artifer 120mg 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
Quinidine Moderate Increased risk of cardiotoxicity
Warfarin Moderate Increased bleeding risk

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

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

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

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

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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