Artesunate is a fast-acting antimalarial medicine. It is used, often by injection in hospital, for severe malaria, and in combination tablets for uncomplicated malaria.

What Artesunate Is Used For

Severe malaria (injectable, in hospital)
Uncomplicated malaria, in combination therapy

Common Side Effects

Nausea
Dizziness
Tiredness

Precautions

Severe malaria is a medical emergency treated in hospital – do not try to manage high fever with confusion or breathing trouble at home. For combination tablets, complete the full course exactly as prescribed so the malaria is fully cleared and does not return.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.