Zyether Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Zyether Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
Zyether Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Zyether Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Uses of Zyether Injection
Benefits of Zyether Injection
In Malaria
Zyether Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 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 medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Zyether Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zyether
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Zyether Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zyether Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zyether Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zyether Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zyether Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zyether Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Zyether Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zyether Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zyether Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Zyether Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpine lactones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
Who should not use Zyether Injection?
Use of Zyether Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Zyether Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Zyether Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Zyether Injection?
Before starting treatment with Zyether Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is Zyether Injection safe?
Zyether Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How is Zyether Injection administered?
Zyether Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Zyether Injection.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Afolabi BB, Okoromah CAN. Intramuscular arteether for treating severe malaria (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;4. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Zydus Healthcare Limited
Address: Zydus Tower, CTS No- 460/6 of Village Pahadi, Off I. B. Patel Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 063
Country of origin: India
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2.0 ml in 1 vial
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