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RT Mag Plus Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ARTESUNATE-60MG

Uses:

Treatment of Malaria

Medicinal Benefits:

RT Mag Plus Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This RT Mag Plus Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is used to treat cerebral malaria and all kind of severe malaria. The antimalarial effect of RT Mag Plus Injection is commonly identified as generally safe, highly efficient and well-tolerated. RT Mag Plus Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' other plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

FAQs

RT Mag Plus Injection is used to treat malaria.

RT Mag Plus Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. RT Mag Plus Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called "Plasmodium falciparum," other plasmodium species. It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Use of RT Mag Plus Injection should be prevented in patients who are allergic to RT Mag Plus Injection or any of its components. Though, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using RT Mag Plus Injection for the first time, inform your doctor.

Before starting RT Mag Plus Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health illnesses like a kidney- or heart-related complications. This is because some medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even require dose adjustments. Also, inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this RT Mag Plus Injection. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you miss a dose of RT Mag Plus Injection, take it as soon as you remember. Although, if it is approximately time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose in the recommended time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may enhance the probabilities of developing side effects.

Store RT Mag Plus Injection between 10°C to 30°C according to the instructions on the leaflet and away from direct sunlight.

No, finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Yes, RT Mag Plus Injection is effective against quinine-resistant malaria, especially severe Plasmodium falciparum infections.

RT Mag Plus Injection will be administered intravenously (IV) by your doctor. Do not self-administer.

No, RT Mag Plus Injection is primarily effective in treating severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. RT Mag Plus Injection may not be effective for all types or stages of malaria, such as the dormant liver stages of plasmodium vivax. Always, consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

RT Mag Plus Injection is safe when used as prescribed by your doctor in the recommended dosage and duration. Follow your doctor's instructions and consult them if you have any concerns.

No, RT Mag Plus Injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional to ensure accurate dosing and safe usage. Do not self-administer.

Yes, RT Mag Plus Injection may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite. However, please contact a doctor if these continue for longer durations.

Pregnant women may use RT Mag Plus Injection only if prescribed by a doctor, as untreated malaria poses severe risks to both mother and baby. Therefore, always inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking RT Mag Plus Injection.

RT Mag Plus Injection can be used while breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor. Artesunate passes into breast milk in small amounts but is unlikely to harm a newborn, especially those older than 2 months. However, it does not protect the child from malaria. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding RT Mag Plus Injection use during breastfeeding.

If you have kidney or liver disease, inform your doctor before using RT Mag Plus Injection. Although dose adjustments are generally unnecessary, careful monitoring is essential during treatment. Therefore, always contact a doctor if you have any concerns.