benther 150mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is benther 150mg tablet used for?
Artisun 150mg Injection (Arteether) is used to treat ANTI MALARIALS. It contains Arteether (150mg), which Arteether is converted to dihydroartemisinin, which generates free radicals that. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Arteether
- Manufacturer: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ benther 150mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria; chloroquine-resistant malaria.
Off-label uses: Babesiosis (limited evidence); autoimmune diseases (not recommended).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Arteether |
| Brand Name | Artisun 150mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular injection only. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Arteether is converted to dihydroartemisinin, which generates free radicals that damage parasite proteins and membranes.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take benther 150mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of benther 150mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Injection site pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QTc prolongation
- Severe hemolysis (in G6PD deficiency)
- Hepatotoxicity
- Allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Neurotoxicity (ataxia, tremors)
- Hemolytic anemia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mefloquine | Major | Increased risk of neuropsychiatric effects and QTc prolongation |
| Quinine | Major | Additive cardiotoxicity (QTc prolongation) |
| Halofantrine | Major | Increased risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias |
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Increased arteether levels due to CYP2A6 inhibition |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased arteether efficacy due to CYP2A6 induction |
| Warfarin | Minor | Possible increased INR; monitor |
| Carbamazepine | Minor | Possible decreased arteether levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Mefloquine
- Quinine
- Halofantrine
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2A6 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP2A6 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- Antiepileptics (e.g., carbamazepine)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to arteether or artemisinin derivatives; severe hepatic impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Parasite count, hemoglobin, liver function tests, ECG if co-administered with cardiotoxic drugs.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised; discontinue breastfeeding or drug.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; no specific antidote; monitor ECG and liver function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose; maintain dosing interval.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.