Falcinate Information

Falcinate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Falcinate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Falcinate also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcinate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Falcinate 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.

Falcinate's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Falcinate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Falcinate related warnings section.

Falcinate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Falcinate contraindications section.

Additionally, Falcinate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Falcinate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Falcinate Benefits & Uses

Falcinate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Falcinate 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: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Falcinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcinate safe for pregnant women?

Falcinate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Falcinate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Falcinate safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Falcinate. Immediately discontinue Falcinate if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Falcinate on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falcinate on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falcinate will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Falcinate on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Falcinate on the Heart?

Falcinate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falcinate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Falcinate Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Falcinate

Is this Falcinate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Falcinate has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Falcinate only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Falcinate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Falcinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcinate

Taking Falcinate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcinate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Falcinate.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

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