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Synonym :

QUININE SULPHATE

Composition :

QUININE-300MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ridley Life Science Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Qusin-300 Tablet 10's

Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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.

Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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.

Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's, 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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's

Malaria

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.

Medicinal Benefits

Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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 Qusin-300 Tablet 10's. 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-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Co-administration of Qusin-300 Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Qusin-300 Tablet with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Coadministration of Qusin-300 Tablet and erythromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Qusin-300 Tablet

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking erythromycin and Qusin-300 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, flushing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred vision, vision loss, and abnormal heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Qusin-300 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Qusin-300 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Qusin-300 Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule -the red blood pigment is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Qusin-300 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Efavirenz and Qusin-300 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz and Qusin-300 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Alfuzosin and Qusin-300 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alfuzosin and Qusin-300 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Ceritinib with Qusin-300 Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ceritinib and Qusin-300 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Taking Lidocaine with Qusin-300 Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lidocaine and Qusin-300 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
When taken in combination Qusin-300 Tablet may significantly raise the loperamide levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking loperamide with Qusin-300 Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Qusin-300 Tablet:
Using moxifloxacin together with Qusin-300 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Moxifloxacin with Qusin-300 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any symptoms like an irregular heartbeat, heart problems, or feeling dizzy or short of breath, call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • RIFAMPICIN
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  • HALOPERIDOL
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • AMANTADINE

Special Advise

  • Inform your doctor that you are taking Qusin-300 Tablet 10's 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.
  • Qusin-300 Tablet 10's may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patches or rings. This could cause pregnancy.
  • Regularly undergo eye tests while taking Qusin-300 Tablet 10's.

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.

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