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About Falcinil 60mg Injection

Falcinil 60mg Injection belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma, and bloody stools.

Falcinil 60mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This Falcinil 60mg Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. Falcinil 60mg Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' another plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Falcinil 60mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience dizziness, headache, weakness, and loss of appetite (not feeling hungry). Most of these side effects of Falcinil 60mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using Falcinil 60mg Injection, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Falcinil 60mg Injection or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Falcinil 60mg Injection causes drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.

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Composition

ARTESUNATE-60MG

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Falcinil 60mg Injection

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

Falcinil 60mg Injection contains ‘Artesunate’. This Falcinil 60mg Injection is antimalarial medicine that interferes with the plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is used to treat cerebral malaria and all kind of severe malaria. The antimalarial effect of Falcinil 60mg Injection is commonly identified as generally safe, highly efficient and well-tolerated. Falcinil 60mg Injection is used to treat malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' other plasmodium species.  It works by forming harmful chemicals within the malarial parasite, therefore killing the parasites.

Side Effects of Falcinil 60mg Injection

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite (not feeling hungry)

 

Directions for Use

Falcinil 60mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to Falcinil 60mg Injection or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, or heart disease. Blood problems may occur after you receive treatment with this Falcinil 60mg Injection. Inform your doctor immediately if you or your child have pain in the leg, back, or stomach, chills, bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, dark urine, general body swelling, fever, loss of appetite (feeling not hungry), headache, nosebleeds, nausea, or vomiting, sore throat, pale skin, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow skin or eyes. Inform your doctor immediately if you or your child have chest tightness, blurred vision, cough, confusion, faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. When getting up unexpectedly from a sitting or lying position, skin rash, redness of the skin, itching, sweating, swelling of your face, hands, or mouth, trouble breathing or swallowing, or unusual weakness or tiredness after you receive this Falcinil 60mg Injection. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Falcinil 60mg Injection causes drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ArtesunateEluxadoline
Severe
ArtesunateCabozantinib
Severe

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ArtesunateEluxadoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Falcinil 60mg Injection:
Taking Falcinil 60mg Injection with Eluxadoline may significantly increase the blood levels of eluxadoline. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Falcinil 60mg Injection and Eluxadoline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience persistent nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, constipation, stomach tenderness, and upper stomach pain, especially that which worsens after eating or radiates to the back or shoulders, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ArtesunateCabozantinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Falcinil 60mg Injection:
Taking Falcinil 60mg Injection with Cabozantinib may increase blood levels and effects of Falcinil 60mg Injection and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Falcinil 60mg Injection with cabozantinib together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ArtesunateAtazanavir
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Falcinil 60mg Injection:
Atazanavir may increase blood levels of Falcinil 60mg Injection and increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage, kidney failure, excess bilirubin in the blood, low red blood cell/platelet count and high white blood cell count.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Falcinil 60mg Injection and Atazanavir together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor more frequently to safely use both medications.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables that help in recovering from malarial fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience appetite loss. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices, and coconut water.
  • Include high-fiber foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and heal faster.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Malaria: It is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that enter the body through a mosquito's bite. This is a common disease in countries like Africa, South America, and Southern Asia. This disease usually occurs when an Anopheles mosquito (infected with the parasite 'Plasmodium') bites a healthy individual and transfers the parasite into the bloodstream. Parasites that cause malaria include Plasmodium vivax, P. ovale, P. malaria, and P. falciparum. Malaria symptoms usually start 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

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