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FAQs About BIO MAL INJECTION
Q: What is BIO MAL INJECTION and why is it used?
A: BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION work?
A: BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION?
A: Please stick to the recommended schedule as agreed with your doctor for optimal efficacy of BIO MAL INJECTION. Notify your doctor whenever you miss receiving any doses.
Q: Is BIO MAL INJECTION safe during pregnancy?
A: BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION be used with other medicines?
A: Before taking BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION be used in patients with kidney or liver problems?
A: The use of BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION?
A: Continue receiving BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION administered?
A: BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION?
A: Tell your doctor before receiving BIO 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 BIO MAL INJECTION?
A: The most common side effects of receiving BIO MAL INJECTION are vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
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