Malifree 60mg Injection
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Product introduction
Malifree 60mg 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).
Malifree 60mg 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 Malifree Injection
Benefits of Malifree Injection
In Malaria
Malifree 60mg 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 Malifree 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 Malifree
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Malifree Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Malifree Injection works
Malifree 60mg 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 Malifree 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Malifree 60mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Malifree 60mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Malifree 60mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Malifree 60mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Malifree 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Malifree Injection?
If you miss a dose of Malifree 60mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Malifree 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malifree 60mg Injection.
- Do not start or continue Malifree 60mg 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.
- Malifree 60mg Injection should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- 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
Artemisinin derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and Derivatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Malifree with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, itching or skin rash and consult your doctor if you
Patient concerns
FAQs
Who should not use Malifree 60mg Injection?
Use of Malifree 60mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Malifree 60mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Malifree 60mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Malifree 60mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Malifree 60mg 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.
Is Malifree 60mg Injection safe?
Malifree 60mg 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.
How is Malifree 60mg Injection administered?
Malifree 60mg 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 Malifree 60mg Injection.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- 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.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Pharmatech Healthcare
Address: 208 - S.F.,DEV ARC MALL COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER, NR. ISCON CHAR RASTA, S.G.HIGHWAY, AHMEDABAD - 380015
Country of origin: India
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