General Description
Artemotil sterile solution in oil suitable for Intramuscular (I.M)
injection, 50mg/ml, 1ml /pack of 10
Drug was previously known as Beta-Arteether.
Technical specifications
Each ml Injection contains: Artemotil 50mg in a suitable oil for
intramuscular injection
The oil used must be mentioned on the label e.g in 1ml Sesame oil.
The method of sterilization must be mentioned in the pack insert.
Therapeutic class
Artemotil is the ethyl ester of dihydroartemesinin.
Standard shelf life
5 years (60 months)
Route of Administration
By Intramascular injection (I.M)
The oil used in the injection is usually Sesame oil
Other available pack sizes (July 2008)
PAC-100
Other available formulations
Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine 120mg tablets, 6s,12s, 18s, 24s
Artemether injection 20mg/ml, 40mg/ml, 80mg/ml, 100mg/ml
Artemotil 50mg/ml , 75mg/ml injection
Artemether 40mg+Lumefantrine 240mg tablets 6s, 12s (Not yet available
from UNICEF)
Artemether 80mg+Lumefantrine 480mg tablets 6s (Not yet available from
UNICEF)
Artesunate injection 60mg (Not yet available from UNICEF)
Artemether 15mg/5ml+Lumefantrine 90mg/5ml oral suspension, 60ml (Not yet
available from UNICEF)
Indications
Treatment of severe malaria caused by P. falciparum.
Note: The pharmacokinetic properties of ARTESUNATE, and Artemether
are superior to those of Artemotil.
Temperature considerations
Do not store above 25°C (77°F). Do not freeze.
Storage
Store in original packaging.
Protect from light.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Dispensing and administration instructions
Use a new ampoule for each dose.
Check the oil used and confirm that the patient is not likely to be
allergic to that oil. Since small volumes are required for children, use
1ml syringe to ensure accurate dosing.
Guidelines for use
For more details, please see
World Health Organisation (WHO), Guidelines for the treatment of
Malaria: (www.who.int/malaria/en/)
WHO, Model Lists of Essential Medicines for adults and/or children
respectively:
(www.who.int/medicines/publications/essentialmedicines/en/index.html)
WHO Model Formulary: (apps.who.int/emlib/Default.aspx?Language=EN)
or your regional and/or national guidelines.
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