Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets

Product Description

What is Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets?
Artesunate, Sulphadoxine and Pyrimethamine Tablet is a combination medication is given to treat malaria.
It contains sulfadoxine (a sulfonamide) and pyrimethamine (an antiprotozoal) and Artesunate.
Detailed information related to Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tabletss uses, side-effects, reviews, questions, interactions, and precautions is as follows:

Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets Uses
Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Artesunate, Sulphadoxine and Pyrimethamine Tablet is the mixture is given to be effective in treating malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum than that caused by P.
• vivax, that chloroquine is given effective, though within the absence of a species-specific diagnosis, the sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and therefore the combination could also be indicated the first-line treatment for children or adults with severe malaria, usually together with another antimalarial.

Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

• Artesunate is a prodrug thats rapidly converted to its active form dihydroartemisinin (DHA). This process involves the hydrolysis of the 4-carbon ester group via plasma esterase enzyme.
• It’s hypothesized that the cleavage of the endoperoxide bridge within the pharmacophore of DHA generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which increases oxidative stress and causes malarial protein damage via alkylation.
• Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide antibiotic that competes with p-aminobenzoic acid within the biosynthesis of folate. Pyrimethamine is a selective inhibitor of protozoal dihydrofolate reductase, hence preventing the synthesis of tetrahydrofolate the active sort of folate.

Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. itchiness, dermatitis, and hives)
• Myelosuppression
• Gastrointestinal effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea)
• Headache

Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets Precautions & How to Use
Before using Artesunate, Sulphadoxine & Pyrimethamine Tablets, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Read the directions on the label, patient guide, or medicine guide by the drugs company or ask your pharmacist before beginning to use the tablets.
• If youhave got any questions associated with this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medicine as recommended by your doctor.