Falteem Information

Falteem is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Falteem. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falteem as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Falteem normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Falteem's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Falteem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Falteem related warnings section.

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

Drug reaction of Falteem with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Falteem is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Falteem Benefits & Uses

Falteem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Falteem 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

Falteem Related Warnings

Is the use of Falteem safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Falteem safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Falteem for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Falteem on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Falteem on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Falteem on the Liver?

Falteem has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Falteem on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Falteem on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falteem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Falteem Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Falteem

Is this Falteem habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Falteem is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Falteem only as per medical advice.

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

No, Falteem cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Falteem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falteem

Taking Falteem with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falteem

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Falteem and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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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