Falarcin 60 Mg Injection 1

By CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

1g Injection

₹202.40

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Description

Falarcin Injection is an antimalarial medicine used to treat severe malaria. It contains artesunate. Your doctor will add other antimalarial medicines along with this injection to treat your malaria

infection completely. Headache, nausea, discomfort are some common side effects of Falcigo injection. However, these are temporary and go away on their own. Before starting this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹202.40
You Save	₹27.60 (12% on MRP)
Contains	Artesunate
Uses	Malaria
Side effects	Headache, nausea, vomiting
Therapy	ANTI-MALARIAL

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Falarcin 60 MG

Falarcin Injection is used for the treatment of severe malaria in adults and children.

Contraindications of Falarcin 60 MG

If you are allergic to Artesunate or any other ingredient of Falarcin Injection.

Side effects of Falarcin 60 MG

Headache
Sickness (nausea)
Vomiting
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Blood-related abnormalities (low red blood cell count, low platelet count)
Rashes, itching

Precautions and Warnings of Falarcin 60 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Falarcin Injection during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the use of Falcigo Injection in pregnant women. Use in pregnancy is not recommended.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Falarcin Injection while breastfeeding?

Components of Falcigo injection pass into breastmilk. Use of this injection during breastfeeding should be avoided.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Falarcin Injection?

Falarcin Injection does not affect your ability to drive but you should avoid driving till you get well completely.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Falarcin Injection?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Falarcin Injection. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience rashes, itching, swelling on face and inside the mouth, difficulty in breathing, inform your doctor immediately.
You may be asked for regular blood tests as this medicine may disturb some blood counts.
You have any other health condition.

Mode of Action of Falarcin 60 MG

How Does It Work?

Falarcin Injection contains Artesunate which inhibits the growth and survival of malaria parasites even in cases where quinine has failed to respond. However, this injection alone is not enough and sh...

Directions for Use of Falarcin 60 MG

Falarcin Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
Do not self-inject. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Interactions of Falarcin 60 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant administration with medicines such as ritonavir, nevirapine, rifampin, carbamazepine and phenytoin decreases the blood concentration of Falarcin Injection.
Medicines like axitinib, vandetanib, imatinib and diclofenac should be given with caution as they may increase the adverse effects of Falarcin Injection.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines or herbal supplements that you are taking before starting this injection.

Storage and disposal of Falarcin 60 MG

Store Falarcin Injection at a temperature of 20° to 25°C. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Discard any unused medicine.

Dosage of Falarcin 60 MG

Overdose

Falarcin Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse. Thus, the chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor or reach out to th...
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Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Falarcin Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed taking any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurs...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Falarcin Injection?

A: Falarcin Injection is an antimalarial medicine.

Q: Is Falarcin Injection effective in the treatment of quinine resistant malaria?

A: Yes, Falarcin Injection is effective in cases of quinine resistance.

Q: How to use Falarcin Injection?

A: Falarcin Injection is available as a white powder in a vial, which comes with a diluent liquid in another vial. Your doctor/nurse will mix it properly and administer the medicine as intravenous bolus slowly.

Q: Is Falarcin Injection effective in treating all types and stages of malaria parasite?

A: No, Falarcin Injection is ineffective against hypnozoite liver stage forms of Plasmodium. Hence, another antimalarial medicine is given along with this for complete cure of infection.

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Last Updated on: 11 May 2022 | 04:10 PM (IST)

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