Falcithar Information

Falcithar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Falcithar 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Falcithar have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Falcithar 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.

It is also important to note that Falcithar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Falcithar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Falcithar related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Falcithar have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Falcithar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Falcithar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Falcithar Benefits & Uses

Falcithar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Falcithar 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: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day take once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day, take once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 1.6 mg/kg twice daily, rest day take once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily

Falcithar Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcithar safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Falcithar safe during breastfeeding?

Falcithar has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcithar on the Kidneys?

Falcithar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcithar on the Liver?

Falcithar may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcithar on the Heart?

Side effects of Falcithar rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falcithar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Falcithar Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Falcithar

Is this Falcithar habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Falcithar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Falcithar can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Falcithar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Falcithar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Falcithar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcithar

Taking Falcithar with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcithar

Taking Falcithar with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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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 829,830

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