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L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10)

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10)

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Synonym

QUININE SULPHATE

Composition

QUININE-100MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10)

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start ten days to four weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) contains Quinine which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before using L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10), inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or severe heart diseases. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10)

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs,' containing Quinine, primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. It is also used to treat and prevent nighttime cramps in the legs. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10)

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Flushing of the skin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Deafness
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Problems with vision or hearing.
  • Increased sweating
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you use any antibiotic drugs or have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases, electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia (low potassium levels) or hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) before taking L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10). This medicine may affect QT prolongation which can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. It is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Do not use this medicine during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week before starting to breastfeed again. However, it is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) is known to interact with anti-asthma medicines (aminophylline, theophylline), antibiotics (azithromycin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, tetracycline), antidepressants (citalopram, amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine), anti-fungal medicines (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), cholesterol-lowering medicines (atorvastatin, simvastatin, lovastatin), decongestants (dextromethorphan), HIV medications (atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), seizure medicines (carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, primidone), stomach ulcer medicines (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-tuberculosis medicines (rifampicin, rifabutin), mental illness medicines (haloperidol, thioridazine), antiparkinson disease (amantadine).

Drug-Food Interactions: This medicine may interact with St John's Wort plant (a natural remedy to treat depression) and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) is known to interact in patients with heart disease or who have irregular heartbeats, severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), liver or kidney problem, myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness problem), ocular toxicity (visual disturbances).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMINOPHYLLINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • DESIPRAMINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • LOVASTATIN
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • OXCARBAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RANITIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • AMANTADINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to help recover from malarial fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience appetite loss. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
  • Include high-fibre foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and heal faster.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

  • Inform your doctor that you are taking L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) if you are undergoing medical tests.
  • Regular monitoring of heart function with ECG or EKG is necessary.
  • Liver and kidney function tests are recommended to rule out any chances of kidney or liver impairment.
  • L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patches or rings. This could cause pregnancy.
  • Regularly undergo eye tests while taking L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Malaria: Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites entering the body through mosquito bites. This is a common disease in countries like Africa, South America and Southern Asia. This disease usually occurs when an Anopheles mosquito (infected with the parasite 'Plasmodium') bites a healthy individual and transfers the parasite into the bloodstream. Parasites that cause malaria include Plasmodium vivax, P. ovale, P. malaria and P. falciparum. Malaria symptoms usually start ten days to four weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - LQU0001

FAQs

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', containing Quinine, that treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
If you have or have previously had Long QT syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD), myasthenia gravis (a muscular problem), optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes), or if taking L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) in the past caused bleeding, you should not take it.
L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) can cause a lowering of blood sugar levels. So, if you are diabetic, please inform your doctor before starting L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10), and dose adjustment might be required depending upon your medical condition.
No, finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause a serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.
It is advised to have regular eye checkups while using L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10). Consult your doctor if you face any change in vision.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while using L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) since it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medication. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10).

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Breast Feeding

Caution

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week to start breastfeeding again. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) may make you sleepy or dizzy or cause blurry vision. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10). Your liver functioning should be monitored closely while being treated with L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10).

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10). Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if required.

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Children

Caution

L-Quine Tablet 250Mg(1X10) should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist.