Falcigo-SP Kit

Falcigo kit is a combination of Artesunate, Sulfadoxine, Pyrimethamine tablets. It is a derivative of artemisinin is a water-soluble hemisuccinate. This drug is very effective in the treatment of severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strains when other medicines fail to show positive results. However, it cannot be used to prevent malaria.

It appears to be safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have faced a previous severe allergic reaction to this drug then you should avoid the use of this medicine. Appropriate diagnostic tests must be performed before determining the dose regimen.

• Malaria

• Allergy

• Liver/Kidney Impairment

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Injection Site Pain

• 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?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Falcigo-SP Kit , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tesunate SP Kit

  McW Healthcare

• Are there any 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 is suspected.

This medicine acts on the schizonts (ring stage) in the blood and causes the lysis of the parasite. It is a Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor Antimalarial that works by inhibiting the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme.

• Ques : What is falcigo sp kit?

  Ans : Falcigo SP kit is a medication which has Artesunate, Pyrimethamine and Sulfadoxine as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by killing the malarial parasite, constricting the infection of malaria causing microorganism, killing the parasites in the bloodstream.

• Ques : What are the uses of falcigo sp kit?

  Ans : Falcigo is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Malaria, Chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria, and Parasitic disease.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of falcigo sp kit?

  Ans : Side effects include Hemolysis, Elevated levels of liver enzymes, Inflammation of the tongue, Abdominal pain, Urinary retention, Headache, Fatigue, Painful or difficult urination, Bleeding from the nose, Feeling of discomfort, Urge to vomit, Diarrhea, Tiredness, Abnormal skin pigmentation, Abnormal bruising, Change in blood test results, Fever, and Weakness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal falcigo sp kit?

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