Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Quinineis approved for treatment of malaria, but is also commonly prescribed to treat leg cramps and similar conditions
Mechanism of Action
- Quinine belongs to a class of medications called antimalarials
- It inhibits vital life processes of the malaria causing parasites thereby interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body
Dosage
Malaria As sulfate -The recommended dose is 648 mg 8 hourly for 7 days Nocturnal leg cramps - The recommended dose is 200-300 mg at bedtime
Side Effects
Vertigo Blurred vision Changes in color vision Sudden reddening of the face Abdominal pain Irregular rhythm of heartbeats Ringing in ears
Warnings/Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prolonged QT interval, heart, kidney, or liver disease, abnormal electrocardiogram, G-6-PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication Avoid exposure to sunlight It may affect platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising
Substitutes
- NINE 600MG INJECTION
15.87
SKYMAX LABORATORIES - PBQUIN 600MG INJECTION
21.16
P B LABORATORIES - QINET 600MG INJECTION
22.41
BENNET PHARMACEUTICALS - REZ Q 600MG INJECTION
31.60
SHREYA LIFE SCIENCES - FALCIQUIN 600MG INJECTION
20.50
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