Quinine Dihydrochloride
Quinine Dihydrochloride Products are primarily used for
Malaria
About Quinine Dihydrochloride Products
Uses of Quinine Dihydrochloride Products
Quinine is used in the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat and prevent night-time leg cramps.
Quinine Dihydrochloride Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Quinine Dihydrochloride are Nausea, Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Dizziness, Headache, Ringing in ear, Vomiting, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Diarrhea, Deafness, Sweating, Abnormal heart rhythm, Hearing loss, Visual impairment, Blindness.
How Quinine Dihydrochloride Products work
Quinine is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Patient Concerns about Quinine Dihydrochloride Products
Frequently asked questions about Quinine Dihydrochloride Products
Frequently asked questions about Quinine
Q. Who should not use Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection?
Use of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection safe?
Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
Q. How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.
Q. How is Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection administered?
Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection.
Q. Can I take Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection if I have kidney disease?
Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Do not self medicate and avoid its use. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection.
Q. Can I take Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection when I am pregnant?
No, the use of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. Seek proper advice from your doctor on using this medicine, if you are pregnant.