Artesunate 60mg Injection (Falcigo)

Product Overview

Artesunate 60mg Injection (Falcigo) is an antimalarial medicine used to treat severe and complicated malaria. Doctors mainly prescribe it for infections caused by Plasmodium falciparum. They use this injection in hospitals, especially when patients cannot take oral medicines.

Additionally, this injection works fast and helps reduce the risk of serious malaria-related problems. For this reason, healthcare teams rely on it during emergency treatment.

How Does It Work?

Artesunate attacks malaria parasites inside red blood cells. It damages key parasite proteins and stops their growth. As a result, parasite levels drop quickly. Therefore, patients often show faster improvement.

Key Benefits

• Treats severe and complicated malaria

• Acts quickly to reduce parasite load

• Useful when oral treatment is not possible

• Helps lower the risk of life-threatening complications

• Suitable for hospital and emergency care

Dosage Instructions

• Administration: Doctors give the injection into a vein or muscle

• Dosage: Doctors decide the dose based on body weight and condition

• Setting: Hospital use only

Important Notes

• Only trained healthcare professionals should give this injection

• Patients must follow the full treatment schedule

• After improvement, doctors usually switch to oral antimalarial medicine

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Mild nausea

• Pain or swelling at the injection site

Serious Side Effects (Rare)

• Allergic reactions such as rash or swelling

• Low blood pressure

• Changes in liver test results

Therefore, medical staff monitor patients closely during treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Artesunate 60mg Injection used for?

Doctors use Artesunate 60mg Injection to treat severe malaria, mainly caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

Who should receive this injection?

Doctors prescribe it for patients with severe malaria or those who cannot take oral antimalarial medicines.

Is Artesunate 60mg Injection safe?

Yes. When given by trained healthcare professionals, it is considered safe and effective.

Can children receive Artesunate Injection?

Yes. Doctors can use it in children, and they adjust the dose based on body weight.

Is follow-up treatment needed after injection therapy?

Yes. After stabilization, doctors usually prescribe oral antimalarial medicine to complete treatment.