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Artesunate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 3, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 110 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Malaria

2.4 mg/kg IV at 0, 12, and 24 hours, then once a day until patient able to tolerate oral antimalarial therapy

Comments:


Use: For the initial treatment of severe malaria

US CDC Recommendations: 2.4 mg/kg IV at 0, 12, and 24 hours (3 doses total) plus reassessment and follow-on therapy

Comments:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Malaria

2.4 mg/kg IV at 0, 12, and 24 hours, then once a day until patient able to tolerate oral antimalarial therapy

Comments:


Use: For the initial treatment of severe malaria

US CDC Recommendations: 2.4 mg/kg IV at 0, 12, and 24 hours (3 doses total) plus reassessment and follow-on therapy

Comments:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal dysfunction: No adjustment recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver dysfunction: No adjustment recommended.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Known serious hypersensitivity to the active component (e.g., anaphylaxis)

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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