Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Information About Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
About Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Medicine Brand FALCIRID SUSP 114GM30ML is manufactured by FLAMINGO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD and mainly contents the generic drug Artemether.
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Active Ingredients For Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Artemether 40mg Lumefantrine 240mg
Diseases List For Which Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Severe falciparum malaria cerebral malaria multidrug resistant malaria
Other Significations For Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
This Medication Artemether is a methyl ether derivative of dihydroartemesinin It is similar to artemesinin in mode of action but demonstrates a reduced ability as a hypnozoiticidal compound instead acting more significantly to decrease gametocyte carriage Similar restrictions are in place as with artemesinin to prevent the development of resistance therefore it is only used in combination therapy for severe acute cases of drugresistant P falciparum It should be administered in a 7 day course with 4 mgkg given per day for 3 days followed by 16 mgkg for 3 days Side effects of the drug are few but include potential neurotoxicity developing if high doses are given
Precautions To Be Taken Before Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur artemetherlumefantrine chloroquine halofantrine ketoconazole quinidine quinine ziprasidoneDo not take halofantrine or ketoconazole for 15 weeks after your last dose of mefloquineTell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use especially of betablockers eg atenolol propranolol live bacterial vaccines drugs for seizures eg carbamazepine phenytoinvalproic acid drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove mefloquine from your body such as rifamycins including rifabutin and rifampin and azole antifungals including itraconazole and ketoconazole
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Can We Take Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Can We Use Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Falcirid Susp 114gm30ml
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity