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FAQs ABOUT E MAL INJECTION
Q: What is E MAL INJECTION and why is it used?
A: E MAL INJECTION is an Alpha Beta Arteether that belongs to the group of medicines called Antimalarials. It is used to manage severe malaria, including cerebral malaria (the most severe neurological complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum), and as a second-line drug in chloroquine-resistant malaria.
Q: How does E MAL INJECTION work?
A: E MAL INJECTION reduces malarial infection by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite and thus killing it.
Q: What if I miss a dose of E MAL INJECTION?
A: Please stick to the recommended schedule as agreed with your doctor for optimal efficacy of E MAL INJECTION. Notify your doctor whenever you miss receiving any doses.
Q: Is E MAL INJECTION safe during pregnancy?
A: E MAL INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women (especially during the first 3 months). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning for pregnancy before receiving it.
Q: Can E MAL INJECTION be used with other medicines?
A: Before taking E MAL INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medicine (Ex. other medicines to manage malaria or antacids), as these might cause serious side effects by interacting with each other.
Q: Can E MAL INJECTION be used in patients with kidney or liver problems?
A: The use of E MAL INJECTION for the management of severe malaria in patients with pre-existing kidney or liver failure has not been studied. Consult your doctor for advice. The doctor will determine a proper dose or select a suitable alternative management for you.
Q: Can I stop receiving E MAL INJECTION?
A: Continue receiving E MAL INJECTION until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Contact your doctor in such a condition.
Q: How is E MAL INJECTION administered?
A: E MAL INJECTION is typically administered by intramuscular injection. The dosage and duration of management depend on the severity of the malaria infection and the patient's age and weight. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and complete the full course of management as directed by a healthcare professional.
Q: What are the interactions before receiving E MAL INJECTION?
A: Tell your doctor before receiving E MAL INJECTION if you are taking any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription or any other supplements or herbal products.
Q: What are the side effects of E MAL INJECTION?
A: The most common side effects of receiving E MAL INJECTION are vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
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