Falcide Information

Falcide is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Falcide. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Falcide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Falcide normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Falcide's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Falcide related warnings talks about Falcide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Falcide since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Falcide have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Falcide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Falcide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Falcide Benefits & Uses
Falcide Dosage & How to Take
Falcide Side Effects
Falcide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Falcide with Other Drugs
Falcide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Falcide
Falcide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Falcide Benefits & Uses

Falcide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Falcide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Falcide Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcide safe for pregnant women?

Falcide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Falcide again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Falcide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Falcide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Falcide on the Kidneys?

Falcide rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcide on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Falcide on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcide on the Heart?

Falcide has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falcide with Other Drugs

Falcide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Falcide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falcide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Falcide

Is this Falcide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Falcide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Falcide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Falcide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Falcide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Falcide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcide

You can take Falcide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Falcide with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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