This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Dose of Aemether for severe malaria is: 
Select and explain. 
A. 1.2 mg/Kg, B. 1.7 mg/kg, C. 2.4 mg/kg, D. 3.4 mg/kg
C: 2.4 mg/kg
Answer: C: 2.4 mg/kg 
Explanation: Aesunate: 2.4 mg/kg i.v. or i.m. given on admission (time=0),then at 12 hours and 24 hours, then once a day (Care should be taken to dilute aesunate powder in 5% Sodium bi-carbonate provided in the pack). Ref: