Maxither 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).

Maxither Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria

Uses of Maxither Injection

Malaria

Benefits of Maxither Injection

In Malaria

Maxither 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 Maxither 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 Maxither

Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Maxither 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 Maxither Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Maxither Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Maxither Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Maxither Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Maxither 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 Maxither Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Maxither Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Maxither 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

Patient concerns

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have

I have fever since last four days, I was prescribed zifi 200 and zerodol p by my doctor, but I started getting rashes, reactions, so the doctor stopped the meds, and said to have crocin only, now fourth day is over, fever comes down after having crocin then comes back again. Body ache, and headache is there, fever reaches 103, 103.8 easily every morning, have pain in my eyes also. Had zathrin 250 in the morning and at night today with crocin, my doctor suggested it on phone. What do I have? And why am I not getting better? What medication should I take?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

do malaria card test & widal

FAQs

Who should not use Maxither Injection?

Use of Maxither Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Maxither Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Maxither Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Maxither Injection?

Before starting treatment with Maxither 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 Maxither Injection safe?

Maxither 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 Maxither Injection administered?

Maxither 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 Maxither Injection.

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

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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:

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Maxither Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Maxither Injection

Benefits of Maxither Injection

In Malaria

Side effects of Maxither Injection

Common side effects of Maxither

How to use Maxither Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Who should not use Maxither Injection?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Maxither Injection?

Is Maxither Injection safe?

How is Maxither Injection administered?

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References

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