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Versaquin 50mg Injection

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS
Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)
Versaquin 50mg 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).
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General Information

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Product introduction

Versaquin 50mg 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 Versaquin Injection

Benefits of Versaquin Injection

Malaria
Versaquin 50mg 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 Versaquin 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 Versaquin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Versaquin Injection

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

How Versaquin Injection works

Versaquin 50mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Quick tips

  • Versaquin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Versaquin 50mg Injection.
  • Do not start or continue Versaquin 50mg 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. 
  • Versaquin 50mg 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. 

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Versaquin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Versaquin 50mg 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Versaquin 50mg 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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Versaquin 50mg 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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Versaquin 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Versaquin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Versaquin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Efavirenz (Oral Route)

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 experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Use of Versaquin 50mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Versaquin 50mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Versaquin 50mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Before starting treatment with Versaquin 50mg 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.
Versaquin 50mg 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.
Versaquin 50mg 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 Versaquin 50mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Artemisinin derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Antimalarial- Artemisinin and Derivatives

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.
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 7/1, Corporate Park Sion Trombay Road P.O. Box No. 27257 Chembur Mumbai – 400071 , Maharashtra India

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Country of origin: India
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