E Mal is a brand of alpha, beta-Arteether, an ethyl ether derivative of artemisinin which is used in the treatment of malaria, a life-threatening disease. It’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite. When this mosquito bites you, the parasite is released into your bloodstream.
Malaria is typically found in tropical and subtropical climates where the parasites can live. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that, in 2016, there were an estimated 216 million cases of malaria in 91 countries.
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 1,700 cases of malaria annually. Most cases of malaria develop in people who travel to countries where malaria is more common.
E Mal is an effective medication when used for the treatment of multi-drug-resistant malaria. It is a rapid-acting blood schizonticidal antimalarial agent indicated for the clinical cure of multi-drug-resistant P.failciparum malaria and severe (including cerebral) malaria in a 3-day regimen. This medicine is used for treating the infection but does not prevent it. This medicine is used alone or in combination with other medicines for treating malaria. E Mal works by producing the toxic free radicals in malarial parasites and killing them. E Mal is available as an injection available only on prescription.
E Mal Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient’s age, and medical history.
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult | · Disease: Malaria
· Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician · Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg · Dosage Route: Parenteral · Frequency: 1 daily · Course Duration: 3 days · Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor |
| Geriatric | · Disease: Malaria
· Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician · Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg · Dosage Route: Parenteral · Frequency: 1 daily · Course Duration: 3 days · Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor |
| 13 – 18 years (Adolescent) | · Disease: Malaria
· Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician · Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg · Dosage Route: Parenteral · Frequency: 1 daily · Course Duration: 3 days · Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor |
| 2 – 12 years (Child) | · Disease: Malaria
· Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician · Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg · Dosage Route: Parenteral · Frequency: 1 daily · Course Duration: 3 days · Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor |
Can a pregnant woman take E Mal?
No, pregnant women should avoid E Mal injection while pregnant especially during the 1st trimester of pregnancy, as it may harm their unborn child. The safety and efficacy of E Mal for use in pregnant women are not clearly known. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this E Mal injection.
Side effects of E Mal injection
Common & severe side effects of E Mal injection include;
- Allergic skin reaction
- Body pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain at the injection site
- Skin Rash
- Stomach pain
- Watery stools
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).
E Mal injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.
