Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Artesunate(120mg)
Falcinil Forte 120mg 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 a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the 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 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.
Falcinil Forte Injection contains Artesunate which inhibits the growth and survival of malaria parasites even in cases where quinine has failed to respond. However, this injection alone is not enough and should be given along with some other antimalarial medicines for complete and effective control of infection.
The elimination half life of artesunate is 0.3h with a range of 0.1-1.8h. The elimination half life of DHA is 1.3h with a range of 0.9-2.9h. Half life after intramuscular administration is 48 min in children and 41 min in adults. The clearance of artesunate is 180L/h while the clearance of DHA is 32.3L/h.
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 Malart
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artesunate Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria. Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of artemisinin.
ARTESUNATE may interact with other anti-malarial drugs (mefloquine), medicines for HIV (pyrimethamine).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Kindly do not self administer.
Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection.
Do not start or continue Falcinil Forte 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Who should not use Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection?
Use of Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. 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 Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection safe?
Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How is Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection administered?
Falcinil Forte 120mg 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 the maximum benefit from Falcinil Forte 120mg Injection.
