AISUNATE FORTE TABLET

About

Aisunate Forte 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Aisunate Forte 80mg/480mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy.

Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, loss of appetite, weakness, pain in muscles, and joint pain. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Usage

• Malaria

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Loss Of Appetite
• Muscle Pain
• Weakness

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aisunate Forte 80mg/480mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it Works

Aisunate Forte 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

How to Cope With Side Effects

Coping With Dizziness

This is usually short-lived and should go away within a few days. If this happens, stop what you are doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Lying still in a dark, quiet room may help reduce the spinning feeling. Sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows. Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. Get plenty of rest and try to relax as being anxious can make it worse. Try taking this medicine at bedtime to reduce the symptoms. Drinking plenty of water and ginger tea may also help. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking as it will make you feel worse. Avoid driving or using tools or machinery until you feel better.

Coping With Headache

Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Rest in a quiet, dimly lit room. Do not sleep more than you normally would. Do not strain your eyes (for example by looking at a screen). Do not drink alcohol. Headaches are usually temporary and usually go away with time. But, if they last longer or get worse, ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller.

Quick Tips

• You have been prescribed Aisunate Forte 80mg/480mg Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
• Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
  • Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
  • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
  • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
• Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
• It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.

FAQs

Q. What should I know about the storage and disposal of Aisunate Forte?

It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Q. Can I take Aisunate Forte while I am pregnant?

No, Aisunate Forte is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.

Q. How to take Aisunate Forte?

Take Aisunate Forte with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.

Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Aisunate Forte?

The use of Aisunate Forte is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.