Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet.

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Salt Combination: Artemether (40mg) + Lumefantrine (240mg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Malaria

Description

Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults
It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials
However, it is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe/complicated malaria (when the brain, lungs, or kidneys are affected)
Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection
It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine
Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor
Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body
Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.
Headache, loss of appetite, weakness, joint pain, or muscle pain are some of the common side effects associated with this medicine
You may also feel dizzy after taking this medicine
Inform your doctor if these persist or worsen
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines that you may be taking for any other health conditions
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not Take Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may be harmful effects on the developing baby.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	ANTI MALARIALS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria Malaria is an infection that is transmitted by mosquito bites
Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet effectively treats malaria by killing the malarial parasites
However, it should not be used to prevent malaria and should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor
This medicine makes you feel better within a few days of treatment
But, if you have fever, chills, muscle pain, or headache soon after you finish your treatment, this could be a sign that you still are infected with malaria
Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms
Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine
Do not Use this Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Actizo 40mg/240mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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