Falcinum (Artemether)

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Brand Name: Falcinum

Generic Name: Artemether

Manufacturer/Agent: Cipla Ltd

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 100mg

Pack size: 6

Trade Price: KES 701.50

Retail Price: @ KES 155.89

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Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H26O5 = 298.4

Precautions: First trimester of pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Severe and complicated p. falciparum malaria. uncomplicated malaria in prevalence of multi-drug resistant p. falciparum.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Well tolerated; gastro-intestinal upset. diarhhoea. tinnitus.

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