FALARCIN INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
₹87.33
₹87.33/injection
1 injection in 1 vial
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Substitutes for FALARCIN
No substitutes found for this medicine
Medicine Overview of FALARCIN INJECTION
Uses of FALARCIN INJECTION
Falarcin injection is used in the treatment of malaria
It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
Side effects of FALARCIN INJECTION
Common
Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough.
How to use FALARCIN INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How FALARCIN INJECTION works
Falarcin injection acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it.
In Depth Information on FALARCIN INJECTION
Expert advice for FALARCIN INJECTION
- Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to artesunate.
- Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor you are in first 3 months of pregnancy or If you are breast feeding.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after taking artesunate because you may feel sleepy.
Warnings
Special precautions for FALARCIN INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Falarcin injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Falarcin injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Artesunate, please consult your doctor.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for FALARCIN NA INJECTION
Frequently asked questions for Artesunate
Q. What is artesunate amodiaquine/ Winthrop/artesunate injection?
These are trade names of artesunate containing products. It is used for the treatment of malaria. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does artesunate contain sulphur?
No, it does not contain sulphur
Q. Where does artesunate come from?
It is derived from Artemisinin tree.
Q. Is artesunate banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only
Q. Why is artesunate better than quinine?
Intramuscular or intravenous injection of artesunate has shown better treatment effects than quinine. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. How does artesunate work?
It acts by producing free radicals which kills the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)
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