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Larinate 60mg Artesunate Injectable Antimalarial - 1 Vial
Severe, complicated malaria (characterized by cerebral involvement, organ failure, or persistent vomiting that prevents oral therapy) is a medical emergency requiring rapid parasite clearance. Larinate 60mg provides WHO-recommended first-line therapy. Containing water-soluble Artesunate, it acts significantly faster than traditional quinine, rapidly clearing young ring-stage malaria parasites from the bloodstream and saving lives in clinical wards across Tanzania.
How to Use / Operate
Must be reconstituted immediately prior to use using the provided sodium bicarbonate solvent and diluted with normal saline or 5% dextrose. Administered by a physician or nurse as a slow IV injection or deep IM injection at 0, 12, and 24 hours, then daily until oral therapy can be tolerated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larinate 60mg Injection used for?
It is an emergency antimalarial injection used in hospitals to treat severe, complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in adults and children.
Must it be followed by oral medication?
Yes, once the patient is able to swallow, a full 3-day course of an oral Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) must be completed to prevent parasite recrudescence.
Important Clinical Considerations
For professional clinical administration only. Monitor patients for delayed post-artesunate hemolytic anemia 1 to 3 weeks following treatment, especially in severe disease cases. Store below 30°C.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Artesunate 60mg |
| Therapeutic Class |
Parenteral Artemisinin Derivative (Antimalarial) |
| Packaging |
1 Powder Vial + Solvent Ampoule |
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