Falcigo 60mg Injection

ABOUT THE DRUG:

Artesunate is the main active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Falcigo Injection. Artesunate is a part of the artemisinin group of drugs that treats malaria. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin and because this drug is water soluble, it is available in the form of an injection.

USES OF THE DRUG:

Artesunate is used to treat chloroquine resistant malaria and complicated malaria like cerebral malaria. This medicine is used to treat malaria that is caused by chloroquinestains of Plasmodium falciparum. It can easily and quickly control the acute attack of malaria. Artesunate Injection is indicated for the treatment of serious malaria infections.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Artesunate belongs to a class of medications called anti-malarials. It has an excellent anti-malarial activity in the asexual forms of malaria parasites which shows rapid and a high efficiency to bring about rapid control of an acute attack. This drug acts by producing free radicals which kill the malarial parasite and thus cures malaria.

DO NOT TAKE THE DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to this active ingredient Artesunateor any other ingredient of the medicine

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant in the near future
Are breastfeeding women
Have a history of severe allergic reaction
Have severe liver problems
Have a kidney problem
Renal impairment
Hepatic dysfunction

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The dosage depends upon your age, weight, medical condition and your response to the treatment. Therefore, your doctor will decide the dose. Take the dose exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not double the dose.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The drug is available in the form of an injection. Artesunate injection comes in a sterile liquid form to be injected intravenously that is in a vein or intramuscularly that is into a muscle. It should be administered in a dose of 60 mg once daily for 5-7 days for a course. If you are taking this medicament at home, use this drug exactly as directed by your doctor.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?

You should take the dose until you finish the prescribed dose. Do not change and stop the dose even if you feel better. You should complete the prescribed dose.

OVERDOSE:

In case of an overdose, get emergency medical attention or call the doctor immediately.

MISS DOSE:

If you miss a dose of Artesunate, then take it as soon as you remember. Never take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Taking multiple doses at almost the same time can lead to excess medication in your body which can be harmful.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FALCIGO 60MG:

COMMON

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Pain

SERIOUS

Delayed heamolysis
Skin rash
Cardiotoxicity
Neurotoxicity

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

You must share in advance with your doctor, the list of all medications which you may be using, especially these ones: mefloquine, primaquine, tetracycline, pyrimethamine, and sulphonamides. However, this is incomplete information as mentioning all the details here is quite difficult for this drug. There may be other medications that show drug interaction. Never start a new medication with consulting a doctor.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if someone is having a similar symptoms
Do not use this medication for any other disease without consulting with the doctor
In case you do not feel comfortable after completing the medication prescribed by your doctor, then consult your doctor immediately
Do not freeze the medicine and store the medicine at room temperature:

SIDE EFFECTS OF FALCIGO INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Falcigo

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

HOW TO USE FALCIGO INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW FALCIGO INJECTION WORKS

Falcigo 60mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcigo 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Falcigo 60mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Falcigo 60mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Falcigo 60mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Falcigo 60mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Falcigo 60mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE FALCIGO INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Falcigo 60mg Injection, please consult your doctor.