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Malocide 60mg Injection

By TORQUE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
1 Injection(s) in Injection
MRP 190.00
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Malocide 60 MG Description

Malocide 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.

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Product Summary

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ContainsArtesunate(60.0 Mg)
UsesMalaria
Side effectsHeadache, nausea, vomiting
TherapyANTI-MALARIAL
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uses

Uses of Malocide 60 MG

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

Contraindications of Malocide 60 MG

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

Side effects of Malocide 60 MG

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

Precautions and Warnings of Malocide 60 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Malocide Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Limited information is available on the use of Falcigo Injection in pregnant women. Use in pregnancy is not recommended.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Malocide Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of Falcigo injection pass into breastmilk. Use of this injection during breastfeeding should be avoided.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Malocide Injection?
A:
Malocide Injection does not affect your ability to drive but you should avoid driving till you get well completely.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Malocide Injection?
A:
Alcohol is not known to interact with Malocide Injection. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.
otherGeneralWarnings

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.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Malocide 60 MG

How Does It Work?

Malocide 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...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Malocide 60 MG

  • Malocide 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

Interactions of Malocide 60 MG

Interactions with other medicines

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

Storage and disposal of Malocide 60 MG

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

Dosage of Malocide 60 MG

Overdose

  • Malocide 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 Malocide 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...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What is Malocide Injection?

A: Malocide Injection is an antimalarial medicine.

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

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

Q: How to use Malocide Injection?

A: Malocide 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 Malocide Injection effective in treating all types and stages of malaria parasite?

A: No, Malocide Injection is ineffective against hypnozoite liver stage forms of Plasmodium. Hence, another antimalarial medicine is given along with this for complete cure of infection.
Product Details
Brand
MALOCIDE
Expires on or After
26/06/2024
Last Updated on: 08 Apr 2023 | 03:17 PM (IST)

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