Falcigo Plus Tablet

This medication is composed of Artesunate and Mefloquine. It is very effective in the treatment of severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strains. It is well-tolerated in the body. The medicine is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not consume this tablet if you have faced a previous severe allergic reaction to this drug. Caution must be exercised in patients having an impaired liver or kidney function. Appropriate diagnostic tests must be performed before determining the dose regimen.

• Malaria

• Allergy

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Fever With Body Pain

• Anemia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which the effect of this medicine persists is not established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not established. However, it reaches the peak level in the body within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended unless necessary.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

The drug is an antimalarial agent that attacks the plasmodium parasites that cause malaria, once they enter your bloodstream or the red blood cells. It kills and prevents the parasites from spreading further. It acts on the schizonts (ring stage) in the blood and causes the lysis of the parasite.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from liver and kidney disease should exercise caution.

• Ques : What is Falcigo Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Falcigo Tablet is a medication which has Artesunate and Mefloquine as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by killing the malarial parasite, destroying the parasites at a crucial stage of development.

• Ques : What are the uses of Falcigo Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Falcigo Plus Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Malaria of the cerebrum of the brain, Severe malaria, and Chloroquine-resistant malaria.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Falcigo Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Dizziness, Neutropenia, Anemia, Hemolysis, Elevated levels of liver enzymes, Visual disturbances, Irregular heartbeats, Itching of skin, Skin rash, etc are possible side-effects which may occur.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Falcigo Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Falcigo should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.