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Kay Mal Injection

Manufacturer :  Kamron Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Arteether
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Kay Mal Injection

Kay Mal Injection is used for chloroquine resistant malaria, falciparum malaria and other cerebral malaria cases. It kills malarial parasites by interacting with heme.

Some side effects that this medicine could cause include headache, general weakness, nausea, leg pain, chills, vomiting, cough, pain at injection site, body ache, abdominal pain, dizziness, rigours and watery diarrhoea. It could also cause pneumonia, respiratory tract infections and weight gain.

Before using Kay Mal Injection, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, non-prescribed products, pre-existing diseases, allergies and current health conditions including pregnancies, disorders and surgeries. Inform your doctor if you have HIV or any heart problems. Some health conditions may increase the risk of side-effects of the drug.

Dosage depends on your medical condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Stop taking this medicine if you experience persistent and severe side effects from the drug. Kay Mal Injection is available as a an intramuscular injection. The usual dosage for adults suffering from acute malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum is 150 mg, taken once daily for 3 consecutive days.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Kay Mal Injection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Kay Mal Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Kay Mal Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Falteem lf tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Kay Mal Injection is used in the treatment of malaria caused by P.falciparum. This drug generates independent radicals, reactive metabolites and changed membrane features of membranes that might block the proceeding of nutrient to the parasite.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Arteether-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/arteether

      • Arteether-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13851

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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