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Falcibid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Falcibid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Falcibid include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcibid as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Falcibid 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, Falcibid's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Falcibid related warnings talks about Falcibid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Falcibid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Falcibid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Falcibid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Falcibid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Falcibid is used to treat the following -
Other 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Falcibid safe for pregnant women?
Falcibid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Falcibid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Falcibid safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Falcibid. Immediately discontinue Falcibid if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Falcibid on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falcibid on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falcibid will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Falcibid on the Liver?
Falcibid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Falcibid on the Heart?
Falcibid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Falcibid 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 Falcibid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Falcibid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Falcibid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Falcibid as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Falcibid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Falcibid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Falcibid
Taking Falcibid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcibid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Falcibid 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