Gate 50 Mg Tablet

Gate 50 Mg Tablet (Artesunate)

What Is The Generic Name For Gate:

Artesunate is the generic version for Gate

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Gate 50 mg (Artesunate):

• Gate

About Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

Gate 50 mg contains Artesunate, basic salt which is used in the treatment of Malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are infected by Plasmodium parasite which basically causes malaria. Gate 50 mg tablet is well tolerated tablet which treats malarial symptoms by killing the parasite inside the body. It must be given or purchased on prescription only from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores. It can also be given in combination therapy with other Antimalarial drugs.

Manufacturer:

One of the leading companies, Ajanta Pharma (India) is manufacturing Gate 50 mg tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Gate 50 mg contains Artesunate 50 mg per tablet. This tablet may also be available in other substitutes with varying strengths at all the leading online pharmacy stores, medical supply stores, and drugstores.

What Are The Uses Of The Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

Gate 50 mg is used to treat:

Malaria (but not for the prevention and treatment of severe malaria which has affected brain, kidneys, and lungs)

How Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate) Works:

Artesunate in Gate 50 mg is basically a prodrug which is converted into active form dihydro-artemisinin and can be given by intravenous, intramuscular, or oral route and works by producing free radicals (reactive oxygen species, ROS) inside the parasite which leads to oxidative stress and cause damage to the malarial protein via alkylation which in turn kills the parasite.

Before You Use Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to the tablet or its contents
• Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, lifestyle, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

• Avoid taking alcohol and unhealthy fatty food
• Avoid taking Medicines or supplements without prescriptions

When Not To Use Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

You should avoid Gate 50 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/ Hypersensitivity to it
• Have severe Kidney or Liver Diseases
• Have any gastrointestinal disease/ problems or inflammation of intestine  
• Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Hypersensitive to it
• Are having any liver/ Kidney disease
• Have any severe gastrointestinal disease, Asthma, seizures, or any other brain disease
• Have any other serious Infection or Disease
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Gate 50 mg contains Artesunate, which is also available in various substitutes and must be prescribed by a doctor only. Also always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the tablet as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Gate 50 mg by a doctor or a nurse. Do not the tablet on your own without discussing with any doctor.  Gate 50 mg tablet is not recommended for the infants, children and pregnant women.

How Much Of The Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Gate 50 mg. The dose of the tablet is given according to the severity of the infection.

How To Take The Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate):

Gate 50 mg tablet should be taken carefully on fixed times or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with water without crushing or breaking it. You may take it with or without food but on fixed times daily until your conditions improves.  

For How Long Should You Continue Using Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate)

You are always advised to take Gate 50 mg tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they always need to finish the course to get better.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like delayed Hemolysis, high fever, headache, etc.

Do not share your medicine in any form with anyone nearby you even in similar symptoms. Always suggest them to visit the doctor first to be assured about the disease.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Gate 50 mg should be injected by the doctor/nurse as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have skipped the dose and it is the time for the next dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Gate 50 Mg (Artesunate)

• Dizziness   
• Nausea/Vomiting  
• Headache
• Fever with body pain
• Anaemia
• Low WBC and Platelet count
• Swelling of the liver

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Gate 50 mg tablet may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always inform your doctor if you are on any Vitamins, other OTC (Over The Counter) Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Mefloquine
• Pyrimethamine

Warning And Precaution:

Gate 50 mg should be used very cautiously in patients having:

• Allergy to any of its contents
• Severe Malaria
• Medicine induced fever
• Pregnant/Breastfeeding women
• Impaired kidney/ Liver function
• Discuss with your doctor for right dose adjustment and effective treatment in above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep Gate 50 mg tablet out of the reach and sight of the children
• Keep monitoring Kidney/ Liver functions and Blood Cell counts while during the course of this medicine
• Increase the intake of water for the excess removal of toxins from the body.
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt or confusion related to the dose, frequency, time, and strength of the tablet

Indications:

Take Gate 50 mg tablet in the treatment of malaria and only when you are recommended by your physician to use it for the malarial symptoms.

Storage:

Store the Gate 50 mg tablet at cool temperature, in clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablet is not damaged during purchasing or while storing.