Manufacturer: Prayas Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Quinine(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Bactiquin 100mg 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.
Bactiquin 100mg 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 Bactiquin 100mg 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.
Mechanism of Action: Quinine inhibits nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glycolysis in Plasmodium falciparum and can bind with hemazoin in parasitized erythrocytes. However, the precise mechanism of the antimalarial activity of quinine sulfate is not completely understood
Also, the pharmacokinetics (PK) of quinine are known to vary as patients recover from malaria, with an expansion of the volume of distribution and an increase in systemic clearance resulting in a decline of the average concentration of quinine in plasma
Vomiting
Deafness
Headache
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Blurred vision
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Ringing in ear
Diarrhea
Vertigo
Increased sweating
Quinine is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to mefloquine, quinidine, or who have experienced quinine hypersensitivity. Patients with mefloquine hypersensitivity or quinidine hypersensitivity may have cross sensitivity to quinine. Quinine is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis
Bactiquin 100mg 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bactiquin 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Bactiquin 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria and nighttime leg muscle cramps. It works by killing the malaria parasite.
QT prolongation.
G-6-PD deficiency.
myasthenia gravis.
ocular toxicity.
thrombocytopenia.
tinnitus.
liver impairment.
renal impairment.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bactiquin 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bactiquin 100mg Tablet helps in the treatment of malaria.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to serious, irreversible side effects.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Bactiquin 100mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Bactiquin 100mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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. Bactiquin 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Who should not use Bactiquin 100mg Tablet?
Use of Bactiquin 100mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Bactiquin 100mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Bactiquin 100mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Bactiquin 100mg Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Bactiquin 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Bactiquin 100mg Tablet safe?
Bactiquin 100mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Bactiquin 100mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Bactiquin 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
