Azunate Injection Information

Azunate Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Azunate Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Azunate Injection are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azunate Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Azunate Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Azunate Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Azunate Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azunate Injection related warnings section.

Azunate Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Azunate Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Azunate Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azunate Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Azunate Benefits & Uses
Azunate Dosage & How to Take
Azunate Side Effects
Azunate Related Warnings
Azunate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azunate
Azunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azunate Injection Benefits & Uses

Azunate Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Azunate Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Azunate Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Azunate Injection safe for pregnant women?

Azunate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Azunate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Azunate Injection safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Azunate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Azunate Injection on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Azunate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Azunate Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Azunate on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azunate Injection on the Heart?

Azunate has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Azunate Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azunate Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Azunate Injection

Is this Azunate Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azunate Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Azunate Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Azunate Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Azunate Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Azunate Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azunate Injection

You can take Azunate Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azunate Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azunate Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

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