Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection, 1 Combipack
Rekmal Injection is a life-saving medication that can quickly and reliably control the acute attack of malaria. It is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria and should always be followed by a complete treatment course of an appropriate PO antimalarial regimen. Rekmal Injection is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of this deadly disease.
Rekmal Injection is an Artesunate Injection
Benefits of Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection:
- Treatment of severe malaria
- Initial treatment of uncomplicated malaria, when persistent vomiting precludes oral therapy
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What is the price of Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection in Nigeria?
The price of Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection is N950
Where can you buy Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection In Nigeria?
You can Buy Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injection
Rekmal Injection – Artesunate Injectionn is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
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Brand
Rekmal
How to Use
How to use
for Rekmal 60:
- Dissolve the powder in the entire volume of 5% sodium bicarbonate and shake the vial until the solution becomes clear. Then, add the 0.9% sodium chloride into the vial:
- 5 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride to obtain 6 ml of artesunate solution containing 10 mg/ml, for IV injection
- 2 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride to obtain 3 ml of artesunate solution containing 20 mg/ml, for IM injection
Dosage and duration
- Child under 20 kg: 3 mg/kg/dose
- Child 20 kg and over and adult: 2.4 mg/kg/dose
One dose on admission (H0) then 12 hours after admission (H12) then 24 hours after admission (H24) then, once daily.
Administer parenterally at least 24 hours (3 doses), then, if the patient can tolerate the oral route, change to a complete 3-day course of an artemisinin-based combination. If not, continue parenteral treatment once daily until the patient can change to oral route (without exceeding 7 days of parenteral treatment).
Weight | IV injection | IM injection |
---|---|---|
< 3 kg | 1 ml | 0.5 ml (a) |
3 to < 4 kg | 1.2 ml | 0.6 ml (a) |
4 to < 5 kg | 1.5 ml | 0.8 ml (a) |
5 to < 6 kg | 2 ml | 1 ml |
6 to < 8 kg | 2.5 ml | 1.2 ml |
8 to < 10 kg | 3 ml | 1.5 ml |
10 to < 13 kg | 4 ml | 2 ml |
13 to < 15 kg | 4.5 ml | 2.5 ml |
15 to < 17 kg | 5 ml | 2.5 ml |
17 to < 20 kg | 6 ml | 3 ml |
20 to < 25 kg | 6 ml | 3 ml |
25 to < 29 kg (b) | 7 ml | 3.5 ml |
29 to < 33 kg | 8 ml | 4 ml |
33 to < 37 kg | 9 ml | 5 ml |
37 to < 41 kg | 10 ml | 5 ml |
41 to < 45 kg | 11 ml | 6 ml |
45 to < 50 kg | 12 ml | 6 ml |
50 to < 55 kg (b) | 13 ml | 7 ml |
55 to < 62 kg | 15 ml | 8 ml |
62 to < 67 kg | 16 ml | 8 ml |
67 to < 71 kg | 17 ml | 9 ml |
71 to < 76 kg | 18 ml | 9 ml |
76 to 81 kg (b) | 20 ml | 10 ml |
Product Details
Product Information
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances, dizziness, headache, fever, muscle and joint pain, pruritus; rarely rash, delayed haemolytic anaemia (appearing 2 to 3 weeks after treatment, especially in case of hyperparasitaemia and in young children).
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication
Remarks
- The solution should be clear, do not use if the solution is cloudy or if a precipitate is present.
- Do not use water for injection for:
- reconstitution (only use sodium bicarbonate);
- dilution (only use sodium chloride).
How to store
How to store
Storage
Once reconstituted, the solution must be used immediately.