MALJECT 150mg Injection – Arteether for Severe Malaria | 3 Ampoules

Description

MALJECT – Arteether 150mg/2ml Injection (3 Ampoules) | Fast-Acting Antimalarial

WHO-Recommended Artemisinin Derivative for Severe Malaria

Category: Antimalarial / Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT)
Pack Size: 3 Ampoules (2ml each)
Active Ingredient: α-β Arteether IP 150mg per 2ml

Key Benefits:

✔ Rapid parasite clearance (within 24-48 hours)
✔ Oil-based IM formulation for sustained release
✔ Effective against P. falciparum & chloroquine-resistant strains
✔ Hospital-grade emergency treatment

Approved Indications:

• Severe/complicated malaria (with parenteral quinine)

• Cerebral malaria (adjuvant therapy)

• Multi-drug resistant malaria

Dosage & Administration:

• Adults: 150mg once daily for 3 days (deep IM)

• Children (≥15kg): 3mg/kg/day x 3 days

• Administration:

  1. Shake ampoule gently

  2. Deep gluteal IM injection (rotate sites)

  3. Never give IV (oil-based formulation)

Critical Warnings:

⚠️ Contraindicated in:

• 1st trimester pregnancy

• Hypersensitivity to artemisinins
  ⚠️ Monitor:

• QT prolongation (ECG recommended)

• Hemoglobinuria (risk of hemolysis)

Storage:

• Below 25°C (do not freeze)

• Protect from light

Regulatory Status:

• WHO Essential Medicine

• Schedule H1 (India)