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Falcigo Plus Tablet

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsArtesunate (100 mg) + Mefloquine (220 mg)
Description
Falcigo Plus Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It is particularly effective in treating malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Falcigo Plus Tablet

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle aches
  • Sleepiness
  • Excessive sweating
  • Tingling or numbness of the hands and feet
  • Light colored stools
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Uncontrolled shaking of arms or legs
  • Change in vision
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Anxiety and nervousness
  • Fever with body pain

Uses of Falcigo Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Malaria
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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 absolutely 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 absolutely 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, Mefloquine, quinine, quinidine, other artemisinins, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Quinine associated blackwater fever

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a history of blackwater fever associated with quinine use.

Psychiatric disorders

This medicine is not recommended for preventive purposes in patients having psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia, convulsions, etc. due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

Severe liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Halofantrine

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are concomitantly taking another antimalarial medicine, Halofantrine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

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

Other medicines

This combination medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Prolongation of QT interval

Use of this medicine may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with arrhythmias or any other heart diseases. Any symptoms of palpitations, difficulty in breathing should be reported to the doctor.

Drug Resistance

It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so might result in drug resistance and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.

Epilepsy

Use of this medicine can cause convulsions and hence it should be used with caution in people having epilepsy or other convulsion disorders.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness 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.

Psychiatric disorders

Use of this medicine can cause depression, agitation, anxiety, psychoses. Patients should be screened for any such disorder before initiating the treatment course with this medicine.

Missed Dose

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

Overdose

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms may include dizziness, change in pulse, fall in blood pressure, and convulsions.
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

Escitalopram

Amlodipine

Mifepristone

Loperamide

Ketoconazole

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 functions 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 functions 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 as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed to prevent the spread of infection. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects
Miscelleneous

To be taken immediately after food

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 present in the blood.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antimalarial agents

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 9 June 2017]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/1701

Mefloquine: DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 9 June 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00358

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

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

MEFLIAM PLUS Tablets [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2019 [cited 9 August 2019]. Available from:

https://www.ciplamed.com/content/mefliam-plus-tablets
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