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Zither Injection

Written By Dr. Saleh Rifai, BCMAS, Pharm.D
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 28 Oct 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)
Zither 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 (150mg)

Marketer

Zicad Life Care

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Zither 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 Zither Injection

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

How to use Zither Injection

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

How Zither Injection works

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

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Quick tips

  • Zither 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. 
  • Zither 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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zither Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zither Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zither Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

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

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zither Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zither Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sesquiterpine lactones

Habit Forming

No

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

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

Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription

Dr. Pushkar Mani
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how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

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The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease
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Marketer details

Name: Zicad Life Care
Address: 11 Friends Colony Sundar Nagar, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380013

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zither Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's â„ž and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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