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Falcifast 75mg Injection

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Product introduction

Falcifast 75mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It 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).

Falcifast 75mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Uses of Falcifast Injection


Side effects of Falcifast Injection

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

Common side effects of Falcifast

  • Nausea
  • Body ache
  • Leg pain
  • Chills
  • Rigors
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Cough
  • Injection site pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

How to use Falcifast Injection

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

How Falcifast Injection works

Falcifast 75mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcifast 75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Falcifast 75mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Falcifast 75mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Falcifast 75mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Falcifast 75mg Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Falcifast 75mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Falcifast 75mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Falcifast Injection?

If you miss a dose of Falcifast 75mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Falcifast 75mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • 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. 
  • Falcifast 75mg Injection can be taken with or without food or as suggested by the doctor.
  • 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. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Sesquiterpine lactones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives

Patient concerns

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Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?
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The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease
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how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have
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FAQs

Q. Who should not use Falcifast 75mg Injection?

Use of Falcifast 75mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Falcifast 75mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Falcifast 75mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Falcifast 75mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Falcifast 75mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Falcifast 75mg Injection safe?

Falcifast 75mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How is Falcifast 75mg Injection administered?

Falcifast 75mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Falcifast 75mg Injection.

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References

  1. Afolabi BB, Okoromah CAN. Intramuscular arteether for treating severe malaria (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;4. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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