QUININE

Overview

QUININE is a Schedule H drug.
Quinine is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Quinine is used in the treatment of malaria and Cerebral malaria.

Usage

QUININE is generally used to treat: Malaria

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

QUININE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with the 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. Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb quinine.

Symptoms of Overdosage

QUININE over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

QUININE : Hypoglycemia, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Nausea, Ringing In Ears, Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Hands Tingling

Serious Side-Effects

QUININE : Chest Pain, Eyes Blindness

Rare Side-Effects

QUININE : Hemolytic Anemia, Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Pale Skin, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Nausea, Vomit, Throat Soreness

Technical Classification

QUININE is categorized as: ANTIMALARIAL QUINOLINES / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with QUININE as Ingredient

ANAFIL 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
ANAFIL 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
ANAFIL SYPQUININE
ARM Q INJQUININE
BACTIQUIN 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
BACTIQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
BACTIQUIN SUSPQUININE
BACTIQUIN SYPQUININE
CINKONA 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
CINKONA 150MG SUSPQUININE 150.0 MG
CINKONA 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
CINKONA 300MG TABQUININE 300 MG
CINKONA 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
CINKONA 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
CLEARQUIN TABQUININE
COR QS 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
COR QS 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
ETFOM Q 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
FAL Q 300MG SUSPQUININE 300.0 MG
FAL Q EC 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
FALCIQUIN 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
FALCIQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
FALCIQUIN 50MG SUSPQUININE 50.0 MG
FALCIQUIN 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
GEM Q 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
JURI TAP LIQUIDQUININE
KNINE 200MG TABQUININE 200.0 MG
KWINIL 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
LINQUINE F 300MG SYPQUININE 300.0 MG
MOSGARD 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
NINE 300MG SUSPQUININE 300.0 MG
NINE 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
NINE 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
PBQUIN 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
PBQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
PBQUIN 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
PBQUIN 600MG SUSPQUININE 600.0 MG
Q 100MG SUSPQUININE 100.0 MG
Q 150MG SUSPQUININE 150.0 MG
Q 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q CURE TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q MAL 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q MAL 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
Q NINE 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q NINE F 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
Q NINE SYPQUININE
Q NINE TABQUININE
Q S 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q TAB 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
Q TAB 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
Q9 300MG SUSPQUININE 300.0 MG
QINARSOL 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QINARSOL 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QINET 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
QINET 150MG SYPQUININE 150.0 MG
QINET 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QINET 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
QINET 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QSM 150MG INJQUININE 150.0 MG
QSM 150MG SUSPQUININE 150.0 MG
QSM 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QST 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
QST 150MG SUSPQUININE 150.0 MG
QST 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QST 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QST EC 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
QST EC 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QST EC 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QST SYPQUININE
QUECEE 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUEENOLAR 150MG TABQUININE 150.0 MG
QUEENOLAR 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QUEENOLAR 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUEENOLAR 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QUIN O QUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUIN O QUIN INJQUININE
QUIN O QUIN SUSPQUININE
QUINAX 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINAX INJQUININE
QUINAX TABQUININE
QUINBER 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUININGA 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
QUININGA 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOGOLD 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOGOLD 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QUINOLOD 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOLOD 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOMAC 100MG SUSPQUININE 100.0 MG
QUINOMAC 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
QUINOMAC 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOMAC 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINONIR SYPQUININE
QUINOQUIN EC 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUINOQUIN EC 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
QUINOQUIN P EC TABQUININE
QUINOQUIN P TABQUININE
QUINSUL 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUNIMAX 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTE GELQUININE
QUTIS 150MG SUSPQUININE 150.0 MG
QUTIS 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTOMAL 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTOMAL 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTOMAL SYPQUININE
QUTROY 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTROY 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
QUTROY INJQUININE
QUTROY SUSPQUININE
RADIANT SYPQUININE
RADIANT TABQUININE
REZ Q 100MG SUSPQUININE 100.0 MG
REZ Q 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
REZ Q 200MG TABQUININE 200.0 MG
REZ Q 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
REZ Q 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
REZ Q 600MG INJQUININE 600.0 MG
REZ Q 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
RUBIQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
RUBIQUIN EC 450MG TABQUININE 450.0 MG
SAFEQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
SULFAQUIN 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
SULFAQUIN 300MG INJQUININE 300.0 MG
SULFAQUIN 300MG SUSPQUININE 300.0 MG
SULFAQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
SULFAQUIN 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
SULFAQUIN KID 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
SULPHAQUIN SUSPQUININE
SWIQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
TQ NIN 100MG SUSPQUININE 100.0 MG
TQ NIN 100MG TABQUININE 100.0 MG
TQ NIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
TQ NIN INJQUININE
UNIQUIN EC 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG
UNIQUIN EC 600MG TABQUININE 600.0 MG
ZEQUIN 300MG TABQUININE 300.0 MG