Description

📄 Product Description

Falcigo 120 mg Injection is a highly effective antimalarial medication containing Artesunate, used in the treatment of severe and complicated malaria, especially that caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is manufactured by Zydus Cadila, a reputed pharmaceutical company known for quality and efficacy.

This injectable form ensures rapid action, making it ideal for hospital and emergency settings where quick response to malaria symptoms is crucial.

⚠️ Usage & Instructions

• Composition: Artesunate 120 mg

• Form: Lyophilized powder for reconstitution

• Packaging:

  • 1 Vial of Artesunate 120 mg

  • 1 Ampoule of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection

  • 1 Ampoule of Sodium Chloride Injection (diluent)

• Route: Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) Injection

• Dosage: As directed by a healthcare professional

• Storage: Store below 25°C. Protect from light.

🧴 Product Details

• Brand Name: Falcigo-120

• Active Ingredient: Artesunate

• Strength: 120 mg

• Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila

• Use Case: Emergency and inpatient treatment of malaria

• Prescription Required: Yes

🔬 How It Works

Artesunate is a water-soluble derivative of artemisinin, a natural antimalarial agent. It works by producing free radicals that destroy the malaria parasite inside red blood cells, offering rapid parasitic clearance and symptom relief.

📌 Indications

• Severe Falciparum Malaria

• Cerebral Malaria

• Malaria in hospitalized patients

• Treatment when oral antimalarial therapy is not possible

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

• Not to be self-administered – only under medical supervision

• Monitor liver and kidney function during treatment

• Use with caution in pregnant women (benefits must outweigh risks)

• May cause transient side effects like dizziness or nausea