AUSNATE

MRP
230.05/Unit

Description
Each vial contains: Artesunate I.P. (Sterile) 60 mg This pack also contains: 1 ml ampoule of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection I.P. 5% w/w 5 ml ampoule of Sodium Chloride Injection I.P. 0.9% w/w

Doses
As directed by the physician

Indication
Parenteral artesunate should be used for the treatment of severe falciparum malaria only where there is evidence that the antimalarial efficacy of quinine is declining. The powder for injection is difficult to dissolve, and care should be taken to ensure that it is completely dissolved before parenteral administration.