Description
A Quin 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat and prevent nighttime leg cramps. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading. A Quin 300mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams and mosquito repellent sprays. Some people may experience vomiting, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as A Quin 300mg Tablet can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Introduction
In Malaria A Quin 300mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Benefits
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. A Quin 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How to use
A Quin 300mg Tablet 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.
Safety Advice
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with A Quin 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - A Quin 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - A Quin 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - A Quin 300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. A Quin 300mg Tablet may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - A Quin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A Quin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - A Quin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of A Quin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.