Malacef® 60 (Artesunate 60 mg, pfi)
| Product |
Active ingredient/strength |
Indication |
| Malacef 60 |
Artesunate 60 mg, pfi |
Severe malaria;
(Hospital treatment) |
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What is Malacef used for
Malacef should be considered as first choice for severe, acute malaria in hospital setting.
How Malacef works/How is Malacef administered?
Malacef 60, pfi is a vial with 60 mg Artesunate as powder for injection (sterile) and one ampoule with 1 ml sodiumbicarbonate.
The powder for injection should be dissolved in 1 ml sodiumbicarbonate solution. After reconstitution to a clear and particle free solution it should be mixed with 5 ml sterile saline solution or 5 ml 5% glucose solution for injection. The resulting solution should be administered by a professional (treating physician) at a rate of max 2 ml per minute. The solution should not be added to an infusion. Malacef 60, pfi should be considered as first choice for severe, acute malaria in hospital setting.
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Malacef is packed with 6 cartons with vials in an outer carton.
Order procedure MALACEF 60
Fax your MALACEF order to F+31.36.5368207. Mention the number of cartons, the address of the pharmacy and the name of the pharmacist. Orders must be signed by pharmacist.
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January 2012