Falcigo 120 Injection

Composition of Falcigo 120 Injection

Falcigo 120 Injection contains Artesunate (120mg). It belongs to the Antimalarial agent class of medicines.

Uses of Falcigo 120 Injection

Malaria

Key benefits

• In Malaria Falcigo 120mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

How Falcigo 120 Injection works

Falcigo 120mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

How to take Falcigo 120 Injection

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

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Falcigo 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause dangerous heart rhythm disturbance, fits and coma. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Falcigo 120 Injection

Most side effects of Falcigo are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Falcigo 120 Injection

Warnings and precautions

Complete the full course exactly as prescribed. An incomplete course is a common cause of relapse and of resistant malaria. Return to your doctor if fever continues or comes back after treatment. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem, or have had one in the family. Some of these medicines are avoided in G6PD deficiency — tell your doctor if you know you have it.

Do not take Falcigo if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Several are not suitable in pregnancy or in G6PD deficiency — your doctor will choose accordingly.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about heart medicines, anti-epileptics and other antimalarials.

How to store Falcigo 120 Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Falcigo 120 Injection

Falcigo 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Falcigo 120mg Injection. Do not start or continue Falcigo 120mg Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy. Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat. You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. Falcigo 120mg Injection should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat. You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI MALARIALS

Drug class:

Antimalarial agent

Chemical class:

Artemisinin derivative