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Introduction About FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION contains Artesunate which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimalarials. It is used for the management of severe malaria including cerebral malaria in adult and paediatric patients. Also, it can also be used against quinine resistance.
Malaria is mosquito-borne acute febrile disease caused by a protozoan named Plasmodium falciparum. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, chills, sweating, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, body aches, weakness, agitation, confusion, fainting on standing up and anaemia (reduced red blood cell count). Cerebral malaria is the most severe neurological complication of Plasmodium falciparum malaria which may also cause coma.
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have previous history of allergic reactions to artesunate or artemisinin derivatives. Before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you liver or kidney problems or any other problems.
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during first trimester of pregnancy. It should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION to your child.
The most common side effects associated with the use of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION are dizziness, light-headedness, headache, rash, hair loss, taste alteration (metallic/bitter taste), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects bothers you.
Uses Of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION
- Manage severe malaria including cerebral malaria
How FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION Works
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION helps in managing malaria where Artesunate works by transforming into a metabolite and binds with iron component of blood and forms free radicals which inhibit the synthesis of protein and nucleic acid in Plasmodium parasites and manages it from invading red blood cells, thus managing the malaria effectively.
How to use FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse intravenously (into the vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION
Common
- dizziness, light-headedness
- tinnitus (with or without reduced hearing capability)
- headache, insomnia
- rash
- hair loss
- taste alteration (metallic/ bitter taste)
- nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and diarrhoea
- cough or nasal symptoms
- joint pain, muscle disorders
- fatigue, malaise, fever
- pain at injection site
Uncommon
- rhythm and conduction disorders
- hypersensitivity
Rare
- arterial ischemia, hypertensive retinopathy
- inflammation of pancreas
- hepatitis, calculous cholecystitis
Stop receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION and inform your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe allergic reactions such as urticaria or generalized rash, shortness of breath, low blood pressure
How To Manage Side Effects
Nausea or vomiting:
Stick to simple meals while receiving this medicine. Avoid eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after eating. If the symptom does not improve, inform your doctor.
Stomach pain:
Take rest to relax yourself. Try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. In case of no improvement, inform your doctor.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluids such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Consume plenty of fluids such as water and electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the forehead if necessary. Inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Skin rash:
Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate the skin. Do not scratch the affected area. Use moisturizers to relax and hydrate the affected skin area. Inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during first trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Breastfeeding
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Kidney
No dose adjustment is needed for patients with kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Liver
No dose adjustment is needed for patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Allergy
Do not receive FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION if you are allergic to artesunate or artemisinin derivatives or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
Use in Paediatrics
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION to your child.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- nevirapine or ritonavir (medicines used to manage HIV infection)
- rifampin (used to manage tuberculosis)
- carbamazepine, phenytoin (medicines used to manage fits)
- axitinib, vandetanib, imatinib (medicines used to manage cancer)
- diclofenac (used to manage pain)
Overdosage:
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. In case of overdose you may experience seizures, dark stools, low levels of blood cells and multiorgan failure.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Artesunate |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Artemisinin derivative |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Severe malaria including falciparum malaria, cerebral malaria |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection, Infusion, Tablet |
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FAQs About FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION
What is FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION used for?
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION is used for the management of severe malaria including cerebral malaria in adult and paediatric patients. It can also be used against quinine resistant strains of P. falciparum. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Who should avoid receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION?
Do not receive FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION if you are allergic to artesunate or artemisinin derivatives. It is not recommended for use during first trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
Is FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION safe to use in children?
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 18 years or below) as it may cause postartemisinin-delayed hemolysis (PADH). Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION to your child.
Is FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION safe to use in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during first trimester of pregnancy. It should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through milk in very small quantities. Consult your doctor before receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION.
How does FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION work?
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION helps in managing malaria where Artesunate works by transforming into a metabolite and binds with iron component of blood and forms free radicals which inhibit the synthesis of protein and nucleic acid in Plasmodium parasites and manages it from invading red blood cells, thus managing the malaria effectively.
What is the method of receiving FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION?
FALCIGO 60MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse intravenously (into the vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
References
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Useful Diagnostic Tests
- Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen
- Malarial Parasite Identification
- Peripheral Smear for Malaria
- Liver function test
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