Falcigo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet,Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Falcigo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Falcigo include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcigo as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Falcigo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Falcigo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Falcigo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Falcigo related warnings section.
Falcigo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Falcigo in conditions like Drug Allergy. The section on Falcigo contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Falcigo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Falcigo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Falcigo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Falcigo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Falcigo. It is best to stop taking Falcigo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Falcigo safe during breastfeeding?
Falcigo can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Falcigo on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falcigo on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falcigo will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Falcigo on the Liver?
Falcigo has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Falcigo on the Heart?
Falcigo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Falcigo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falcigo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Falcigo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Falcigo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Falcigo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Falcigo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Falcigo is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Falcigo
Taking Falcigo with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcigo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Falcigo with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830