QUININE SULFATE is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Malaria is caused by the mosquito bite, which serves as a vector for the pathogen. QUININE SULFATE is reported to be an effective drug in the chloroquine resistant malaria. Malaria is common in the tropical countries like South American countries, South Asia and pan Africa. QUININE SULFATE should be used without Physician’s advice unless it can cause serious adverse effects. Some people use QUININE SULFATE for the treatment of leg cramp as a self-medication which is not approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also QUININE SULFATE is approved for the prophylaxis of the malaria and also for the severe or complicated P.falciparum malaria.
Who should not take QUININE SULFATE?
You should not take QUININE SULFATE if you are suffering from tinnitus, optic neuritis, history of thrombocytopenia, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency and Black water fever. If you have heart disease or heart rthym disorder, Hypokalemia (Low potassium level in blood), kidney or liver disease, optic neuritis, myasthenia gravis and a familial or personal history of “ prolonged QT interval“ in Electrocardiogram report.
If you are taking medications like the cisparide, rifampicin, Phenytoin, erythromycin you should not use QUININE SULFATE as it can cause serious side effects. The effect of the QUININE SULFATE is antagonized or neutralized if taken concomitantly with Cimetidine, carbamazepine, digoxin, mefloquine, erythromycin, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, tetracycline, urinary alkalinizer, anticoagulants like Warfarin, aminophylline and theophylline and aluminium and magnesium containing antacids. If you are Pregnant, you must avoid taking the QUININE SULFATE, as it classified as Category – C drug, according to FDA. And also QUININE SULFATE can pass through the breast milk and it can harm the feeding infant, so it should be avoided by the nursing mothers.
QUININE SULFATE Side Effects:
QUININE SULFATE can cause serious adverse effects like the torsades de pontes, arrthymia, QT Prolongation, ventricular contractions, vasodilatations, U wave, hypotension and other serious cardiovascular events. The other side effects of QUININE SULFATE includes the acute Dystonic reactions, aphasia, ataxia, headache, dizziness, seizures, suicidal thoughts, tremors, vertigo, urticaria, fixed drug eruptions, pruritis, photosensitivity, bullous dermatitis, cutaneous vasculitis, facial flushing, abnormal liver transaminases levels, jaundice, hepatitis, anorexia, hypoglycaemia, myalgia, muscle weakness, renal impairment, acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, petechiae, pancytopenia, haemolytic anaemia, haemolytic uremic syndrome, increased appetite, fever, delirium, confusion, weak pulse, fainting and collapse. And some other side effects can vary from person to person and it may be depend up on the severity of disease and the dosage level.
How should I take QUININE SULFATE?
The recommended adult dosage for the QUININE SULFATE is 600 mg daily for 5 – 7 days and the dosage is adjusted when it is given in combination with other drugs. The following instruction should be followed to take the QUININE SULFATE – 600 mg daily for 7 days: (1) Take QUININE SULFATE preferably with meals to avoid the gastrointestinal effects. 2) Take QUININE SULFATE while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take QUININE SULFATE with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take QUININE SULFATE with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take QUININE SULFATE with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow QUININE SULFATE as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep QUININE SULFATE in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking QUININE SULFATE you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking QUININE SULFATE for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. For QUININE SULFATE to treat your malaria or keep you away from getting the symptoms of malaria, you have to take QUININE SULFATE as often and in the way QUININE SULFATE as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about QUININE SULFATE?
Take QUININE SULFATE exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take QUININE SULFATE disregard of the food intake, it is better to take with food.
Using the QUININE SULFATE with out proper physician’s prescription or self medication can cause serious effects and even death.
For QUININE SULFATE dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take QUININE SULFATE regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
It is important to understand that the use of QUININE SULFATE involves potentially significant risks.
Self medication of QUININE SULFATE should be avoided and it can be fatal.
Do not stop taking QUININE SULFATE without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of malaria improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store QUININE SULFATE as per the instructions on the label.
Keep QUININE SULFATE away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of QUININE SULFATE?
Take the missed dose of QUININE SULFATE as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take QUININE SULFATE next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of QUININE SULFATE?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on QUININE SULFATE?
QUININE SULFATE prescribed patients, who try to place an order for QUININE SULFATE from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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