Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Quinine(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cinkona 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.
The mechanism of action is interference with the parasite's ability to digest haemoglobin. Quinine and quinidine also inhibit the spontaneous formation of beta-haematin (haemozoin or malaria pigment) which is a toxic product of the digestion of haemoglobin by parasites
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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cinkona
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
a significant complication of malaria called blackwater fever.
low blood sugar.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that affects the kidney and the blood.
decreased blood platelets.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
Cinkona 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 Cinkona 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Cinkona 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.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cinkona 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Cinkona 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 Cinkona 100mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Cinkona 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. Cinkona 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Who should not use Cinkona 100mg Tablet?
Use of Cinkona 100mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Cinkona 100mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Cinkona 100mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Cinkona 100mg Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Cinkona 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 Cinkona 100mg Tablet safe?
Cinkona 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 Cinkona 100mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Cinkona 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Cinkona 100mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Cinkona 100mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Q. How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
Q. How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.
Q. Can I take Cinkona 100mg Tablet if I have kidney disease?
Cinkona 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Do not self medicate and avoid its use. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Cinkona 100mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Cinkona 100mg Tablet when I am pregnant?
No, the use of Cinkona 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. Seek proper advice from your doctor on using this medicine, if you are pregnant.
