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Altinate Injection

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Altinate Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs, or kidneys).

Altinate Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Uses of Altinate Injection

Benefits of Altinate Injection

In Malaria

Altinate Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Altinate Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Altinate

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Altinate Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Altinate Injection works

Altinate Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altinate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altinate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altinate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Altinate Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Altinate Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Altinate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Altinate Injection?

If you miss a dose of Altinate Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Altinate Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Altinate Injection.
  • Do not start or continue Altinate Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
  • You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

Patient concerns

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Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease
Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have
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FAQs

Q. Who should not use Altinate Injection?

Use of Altinate Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Altinate Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Altinate Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Altinate Injection?

Before starting treatment with Altinate Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Altinate Injection safe?

Altinate Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How is Altinate Injection administered?

Altinate Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Altinate Injection.

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References

  1. Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911.
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Name: Allenge India
Address: Plot No. 249, Daksh House, Industrial Area Phase -II, Panchkula -134109 (Haryana) India
Country of origin: India

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