Falcistar Information

Falcistar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Falcistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Falcistar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcistar as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Falcistar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Falcistar's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Falcistar related warnings talks about Falcistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Falcistar since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Falcistar contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Falcistar have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Falcistar Benefits & Uses

Falcistar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Falcistar 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

Falcistar Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcistar safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Falcistar safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Falcistar. Immediately discontinue Falcistar 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 Falcistar on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Falcistar on the Liver?

Side effects of Falcistar rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcistar on the Heart?

Falcistar is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falcistar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Falcistar Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Falcistar

Is this Falcistar habit forming or addictive?

Falcistar is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Falcistar can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Falcistar should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Falcistar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Falcistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcistar

Taking Falcistar with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcistar

Information about the interaction of Falcistar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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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