Rich Q Injection

Written By Dr. Saleh Rifai, BCMAS, Pharm.D

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 22 Oct 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

Rich Q Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

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General Information

Contains

Arteether (NA)

Marketer

Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Rich Q Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Uses of Rich Q Injection

Malaria

Side effects of Rich Q Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rich Q

Nausea
Body ache
Leg pain
Chills
Rigors
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Vomiting
Cough
Injection site pain
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Rich Q Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Rich Q Injection works

Rich Q Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Rich Q Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
Rich Q Injection can be taken with or without food or as suggested by the doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rich Q Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Rich Q Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Rich Q Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Rich Q Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Rich Q Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Rich Q Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Rich Q Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Who should not use Rich Q Injection?

Use of Rich Q Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Rich Q Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Rich Q Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Rich Q Injection?

Before starting treatment with Rich Q Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is Rich Q Injection safe?

Rich Q Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How is Rich Q Injection administered?

Rich Q Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Rich Q Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sesquiterpine lactones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

References

Afolabi BB, Okoromah CAN. Intramuscular arteether for treating severe malaria (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;4. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Nutrients rich in calcium

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

Nuts,milk n milk products, sesame seeds,leafy vegetables

According to my height my weight is very low and the body physic is not so good i want to put on my weight to make good physic please suggest me some good diet so that i can put on my weight as fast as possible to make a good physic or body i feel very much low energy in my body during work and get tired very soon during work feel low energy in body and feel sleepness due to low energy and get tired soon please suggest some something to get good health

Dr. Raminder Singla

Homeopathy

Take fat rich food Alfalfa Q 10 drops three times a day

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Marketer details

Name: Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 20C, Ist Phase, Kumbalgodu Industrial Area, Mysore Road, Kumbalgodu, 1st Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074.

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Country of origin: India

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Rich Q Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Rich Q Injection

Side effects of Rich Q Injection

How to use Rich Q Injection

How Rich Q Injection works

All substitutes for Rich Q Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Who should not use Rich Q Injection?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Rich Q Injection?

Is Rich Q Injection safe?

How is Rich Q Injection administered?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

References

Patient concerns

Nutrients rich in calcium

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

Lab tests offered by us

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