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Famal 50 MG Tablet

Manufactured byNavil Laboratories
ContainsArtesunate
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Famal 50 MG Tablet is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. It is particularly effective in treating malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Famal 50 MG Tablet

Azunate 50 MG Tablet
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Falcigo 50 MG Tablet
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Larinate 50 MG Tablet
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Match Ar 50 MG Tablet
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Ulteria 50 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Famal 50 MG Tablet

Dizziness

Headache

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Anemia

Low WBC and Platelet count

Swelling of the liver

Uses of Famal 50 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Malaria

This medicine is usually used in the combination with other medicines to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that is resistant to other medicines.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Artesunate or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may rarely cause dizziness or lightheadedness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Efavirenz

Amodiaquine

Disease interactions

Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by inhibiting the growth and development of the malarial parasite in the blood.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antimalarial agents

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK294445/

Artesunate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 25 September 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09274

[Internet]. Extranet.who.int. 2019 [cited 26 September 2019]. Available from:

https://extranet.who.int/prequal/sites/default/files/MA044part3v1.pdf

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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Sep 2019

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