Brand Name: Arteemaxx 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Strength: 100 mg per tablet Active Ingredient: Artesunate (100 mg) — a semisynthetic derivative of artemisinin, which is a potent antimalarial compound. Pharmaceutical Class: Antimalarial / Antiparasitic medicine. Mechanism: Works by producing chemicals that kill the Plasmodium parasite causing malaria. Physical Form: Oral tablet. Packaging: Typically sold in strips (e.g., 10 tablets per strip). Shelf Life: ~24–36 months (varies by manufacturer). Manufacturer: Often produced by Indian pharmaceutical companies like Kachhela Medex Pvt. Ltd. or similar manufacturers. Treatment of malaria, especially uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Primary Uses ➡️ Treatment of malaria It is used to treat malaria infections, especially uncomplicated malaria caused by malaria parasites transmitted through infected mosquito bites. It helps kill the malaria parasite in the blood and stops the infection from spreading. Important: It is not typically used to prevent malaria (prophylaxis). It is not usually used for treating severe malaria affecting the brain, lungs, or kidneys unless under strict medical supervision or in hospital settings. 🧠 How It Works Artesunate belongs to the artemisinin group of antimalarial drugs. It releases compounds inside the parasite that are toxic to it, helping clear the infection from the bloodstream. 📍 Usage Tips Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually taken with food to improve absorption. Complete the entire course even if you start feeling better, to ensure the infection is fully treated