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Artesunate 60mg Injection is an antimalarial medication used to treat severe malaria caused by *Plasmodium falciparum* in adults and children. It is particularly effective against drug-resistant strains of the parasite.
The primary medical use of Artesunate 60mg Injection is the treatment of severe malaria.
Artesunate is a derivative of artemisinin, a compound extracted from the plant *Artemisia annua*. It acts by rapidly reducing parasite load and clearing fever within 24 hours.
Artesunate 60mg Injection is administered parenterally, either intravenously or intramuscularly.
The recommended dosage for adults and children weighing 20 kg or more is 2.4 mg of artesunate per kg body weight, administered at 0, 12, and 24 hours, then once daily until oral treatment can be substituted. For children weighing less than 20 kg, the dosage is 3 mg of artesunate per kg body weight, following the same schedule. ([fdaghana.gov.gh](https://fdaghana.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sunat-60-Inejction-SmPC.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Common side effects may include anemia, destruction of red blood cells, increased liver enzymes, and yellowing of the skin and eyes. Patients should be monitored for these effects during treatment. ([apollopharmacy.in](https://www.apollopharmacy.in/medicine/artesunate-60mg-injection?utm_source=openai))
Artesunate 60mg Injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to artesunate or artemisinin derivatives. It is not recommended for use during the first trimester of pregnancy. Caution is advised when administering to breastfeeding women, as artesunate may pass into breast milk in very small quantities. ([netmeds.com](https://www.netmeds.com/product/svizunate-60mg-injection-5ml-m1ra89-8514663?utm_source=openai))
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