Falteem Injection

Description

Falteem Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys). Falteem Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Some people may experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Introduction

In Malaria Falteem Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Benefits

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How to use

Falteem Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falteem Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Falteem Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Falteem Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Falteem Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Falteem Injection may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Falteem Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Falteem Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.