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Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. It kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Common side effects of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, and injection site reactions. This medication should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women since it may affect the fetus and newborns.

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Written By Dr. Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

NECTAR BIOPHARMA PVT LTD

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is a specialised medication injected to treat severe and life-threatening cases of malaria, including malaria that has affected the brain. It is typically prescribed when other standard malaria medications are not effective or when the infection is caused by drug-resistant parasites. This medicine must be given under strict medical supervision in a hospital or clinical setting.

Because this medication is given as an injection, it is scheduled by your healthcare provider for a specific number of consecutive days to ensure the infection is completely cleared. Staying well-hydrated, resting in a cool environment, and eating simple, nutritious meals can support your body's recovery. You do not need to worry about taking this medicine with food, as it bypasses the digestive system entirely.

While receiving Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml, you may experience mild side effects such as pain at the injection site, headaches, or temporary dizziness. However, you must inform your doctor immediately if you notice serious signs like an irregular heartbeat, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe dizziness. Your medical team will monitor you closely during and after each injection to ensure your safety.

Before receiving this injection, tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm disorders, liver damage, or kidney problems. Do not take this if you have had a severe allergic reaction to similar malaria medications in the past. Your doctor will carefully review your health history to confirm this treatment is safe for you.

Some medicines can interfere with how this injection works, particularly those that affect your heart rhythm. It is also important to avoid drinking alcohol during treatment, as it can strain your liver and worsen dizziness. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an elderly patient, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks and benefits of this medication.
 

Uses of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml may be prescribed to treat the following malaria-related conditions:

  • Severe malaria: Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml helps by rapidly clearing malaria parasites from the blood, preventing the infection from causing severe damage to your organs.
  • Cerebral malaria: Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml helps treat this dangerous complication where malaria affects the brain, helping to restore consciousness and reduce the risk of long-term brain injury.
  • Chloroquine-resistant malaria: Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml helps cure malaria infections that cannot be treated by standard, older malaria medications.
     

Key Benefits

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is an artemisinin derivative used by injection for the treatment of severe malaria. It acts rapidly against malaria parasites and is particularly useful when oral treatment is not possible.

  • Provides Rapid Antimalarial Action: Helps quickly reduce the number of malaria parasites in the blood, supporting prompt control of severe infection.
  • Helps Control Severe Malaria: Supports treatment of serious Plasmodium falciparum malaria and helps reduce the risk of complications associated with uncontrolled infection.
  • Useful When Oral Medicines Cannot Be Taken: The intramuscular route provides an alternative when severe vomiting, reduced consciousness, or other conditions make oral treatment difficult.
  • Helps Relieve Infection-Related Symptoms: As the parasite burden decreases, symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, and other manifestations of malaria may improve.
  • Supports Further Treatment: Parenteral treatment helps control the critical phase of severe malaria, after which an appropriate oral antimalarial regimen is generally required to complete treatment.
     

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional through intramuscular (IM) route.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml Works

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml contains alpha beta arteether. It is an active antimalarial treatment that works by directly targeting and destroying the malaria parasites living inside your red blood cells. Once injected into the muscle, it is quickly absorbed and generates highly reactive chemical molecules inside the malaria parasite. These molecules attack and break down the parasite's vital proteins and cell membranes, quickly killing them and stopping the infection from spreading further in your body.
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The WHO suggests using Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml to treat severe malaria during the first trimester. Artemisinin and its derivatives are not indicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy unless other pharmacological therapies are ineffective. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is secreted in human milk. When using this medicine while breastfeeding, exercise caution. Consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Caution

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after receiving Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml until your vision improves.

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Liver

Caution

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is used in children only when clinically needed and recommended by the paediatrician. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Heart

Caution

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml may be used in heart patients, but it can affect heart rhythm and blood pressure. Close monitoring is essential, especially in those with pre-existing cardiac conditions.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can receive Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml, but it may be more sensitive to side effects like heart rhythm changes or low blood pressure. Careful monitoring and dose adjustment are essential during treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml

Because a trained healthcare provider gives this injection, an overdose is extremely rare. If you suspect you have received too much of this medicine or experience severe side effects like extreme dizziness or a racing heart, seek immediate medical attention or go to the nearest emergency room.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids to replace fluids lost from high fevers and sweating.
  • Get plenty of bed rest: Give your body time to heal; avoid physical exertion until you have completed your treatment and your strength returns.
  • Eat simple meals: Stick to bland, easily digestible foods like rice, bananas, applesauce, or toast to avoid upset stomach while your body recovers.
  • Protect yourself from mosquitoes: Prevent reinfection by sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets and using mosquito repellent.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml to start to work: The onset of time for Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is unknown. The time for which the effects of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml last: The duration of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml effect is unknown.

What if you forget to take Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital, it is unlikely that you will miss a dose. However, if you miss an appointment for your scheduled injection, contact your healthcare provider immediately to reschedule. Keeping a consistent daily schedule is vital to curing the infection.

Storage

•Store Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml at room temperature, strictly between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Drug Warnings

Inspect the liquid: Always make sure the solution is clear and free of particles or discoloration before it is injected. Do not use it if it looks cloudy.

  • Verify the injection route: Ensure this medicine is only injected deep into the muscle (intramuscularly) and never directly into a vein.
  • Complete the full course: Even if your fever stops and you feel fully recovered, do not skip any scheduled injections to prevent the malaria from returning.
  • Avoid driving: Do not drive, ride a bicycle, or operate machinery immediately after your injection, as this medicine can cause sudden dizziness.
  • Monitor your heart: Alert your healthcare provider immediately if you feel your heart racing, fluttering, or beating irregularly.
     

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Inform your doctor about all medicines being taken before receiving Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml:

  • Medicines That Affect Heart Rhythm: Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines known to prolong the QT interval, including certain anti-arrhythmic medicines, antipsychotics, or other antimalarials, as your healthcare provider may need to assess the potential for heart-rhythm problems.
  • Medicines Affecting the Liver: Inform your doctor about medicines that may affect liver function, as severe malaria itself can affect the liver and concurrent medicines may require additional monitoring.
     

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The following food and drink interactions should be considered while receiving Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml:

  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol during treatment unless your doctor advises otherwise, particularly while you are acutely unwell, as it may worsen dizziness or other side effects and can place additional strain on the liver.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- MALARIALS]

FAQs

Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml is used to treat Malaria.
Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml contains Alpha Beta Arteether, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/antiparasitic drugs. It increases the harmful toxic, highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Do not stop taking Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml without completing the course of the treatment. Abrupt stopping may result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.
The common side effects of Nectrather-Supra Injection 2 ml are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, headache and injection site reactions. These side effects usually do not require any medical attention.
As it is a parenteral dosage form, there will be less chance of missing a dose. However, if any dose is missed, consult your doctor. But do not self-administer.
his medicine is injected deep into a muscle, usually in the buttocks. It must only be injected by a doctor, nurse, or trained healthcare professional in a medical clinic or hospital. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about the injection process.
No, this medicine is strictly used to treat active, severe malaria infections. It is not approved or effective as a preventive medicine to take before traveling. Talk to your doctor to find the right preventive options for your travel plans.
This medicine is typically reserved for severe or life-threatening malaria infections during pregnancy, where the benefits of clearing the infection outweigh the potential risks to the baby. Talk to your doctor to understand the safest options for you and your baby.
Mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site is common and usually goes away on its own. Applying a clean, cold compress can help soothe the area. If the pain becomes severe, feels very warm, or leaks fluid, talk to your doctor right away.
Yes, dizziness is a common temporary side effect of this medication. It is best to rest quietly after your injection and avoid driving, cycling, or using tools until you feel completely steady. Talk to your doctor if your dizziness is severe or does not go away.
It is strongly advised to avoid alcohol during your treatment. Alcohol can increase your risk of severe dizziness and put extra strain on your liver while it is already recovering from malaria. Talk to your doctor for more personalised safety advice.
If you have liver or kidney problems, your body may take longer to process and clear this injection. Your doctor will carefully monitor your health and adjust your treatment plan to keep you safe. Talk to your doctor before your first injection if you have a history of liver or kidney issues.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SCO 6-7-8, 1st Floor, Madhya Marg, Sector 9D, Chandigarh 160009
Other Info - NEC0100
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