Artesunate (AS) is an effective first-line medication used to treat Malaria in adults as well as pediatric patients. The intravenous form is preferred to quinine for severe form of Malaria. It is often used as part of a combination therapy, such as Artesunate plus Mefloquine. It can be administered by injection into a vein or muscle, orally, and by rectum. However, it...Continue Reading