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Osonik 60mg Inj

By GUJARAT TERCE LABORATORIES LTD

1 Injection(s) in Injection

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Artesunate(60.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
ANTI-MALARIAL

Medical Description

Osonik Injection is an antimalarial medicine used to treat severe malaria. It contains artesunate. Your doctor will add other antimalarial medicines along with this injection to treat your malaria inf...

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Osonik 60 MG

Osonik Injection is used for the treatment of severe malaria in adults and children.

Contraindications of Osonik 60 MG

If you are allergic to Artesunate or any other ingredient of Osonik Injection.

Side effects of Osonik 60 MG

Headache
Sickness (nausea)
Vomiting
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Blood-related abnormalities (low red blood cell count, low platelet count)
Rashes, itching

Precautions and Warnings of Osonik 60 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Osonik Injection during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the use of Falcigo Injection in pregnant women. Use in pregnancy is not recommended.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Osonik Injection while breastfeeding?

Components of Falcigo injection pass into breastmilk. Use of this injection during breastfeeding should be avoided.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Osonik Injection?

Osonik Injection does not affect your ability to drive but you should avoid driving till you get well completely.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Osonik Injection?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Osonik Injection. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience rashes, itching, swelling on face and inside the mouth, difficulty in breathing, inform your doctor immediately.
You may be asked for regular blood tests as this medicine may disturb some blood counts.
You have any other health condition.

Mode of Action of Osonik 60 MG

How Does It Work?

Osonik Injection contains Artesunate which inhibits the growth and survival of malaria parasites even in cases where quinine has failed to respond. However, this injection alone is not enough and shou...

Osonik Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
Do not self-inject. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Interactions of Osonik 60 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant administration with medicines such as ritonavir, nevirapine, rifampin, carbamazepine and phenytoin decreases the blood concentration of Osonik Injection.
Medicines like axitinib, vandetanib, imatinib and diclofenac should be given with caution as they may increase the adverse effects of Osonik Injection.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines or herbal supplements that you are taking before starting this injection.

Storage and disposal of Osonik 60 MG

Store Osonik Injection at a temperature of 20° to 25°C. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Discard any unused medicine.

Dosage of Osonik 60 MG

Overdose

Osonik Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse. Thus, the chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor or reach out to the ...
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Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Osonik Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed taking any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurse ...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Osonik Injection?

A: Osonik Injection is an antimalarial medicine.

Q: Is Osonik Injection effective in the treatment of quinine resistant malaria?

A: Yes, Osonik Injection is effective in cases of quinine resistance.

Q: How to use Osonik Injection?

A: Osonik Injection is available as a white powder in a vial, which comes with a diluent liquid in another vial. Your doctor/nurse will mix it properly and administer the medicine as intravenous bolus slowly.

Q: Is Osonik Injection effective in treating all types and stages of malaria parasite?

A: No, Osonik Injection is ineffective against hypnozoite liver stage forms of Plasmodium. Hence, another antimalarial medicine is given along with this for complete cure of infection.

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Product Details

Brand

OSONIK

Expires on or After

15/08/2022

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Contains	Artesunate(60.0 Mg)
Uses	Malaria
Side effects	Headache, nausea, vomiting

Last Updated on: 11 May 2022 | 04:10 PM (IST)

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