Manufacturer: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Quinine(300mg)
Quinax 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 Quinax 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.
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
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 Quinax
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.
Quinax 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Quinax 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Quinax 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.
Quinine is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by mosquitos in certain parts of the world). Quinine should not be used to prevent malaria. Quinine is in a class of medications called antimalarials.
Quinine has no known severe interactions with other drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Quinax 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Quinax 300mg 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 Quinax 300mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Quinax 300mg 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. Quinax 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Who should not use Quinax 300mg Tablet?
Use of Quinax 300mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Quinax 300mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Quinax 300mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Quinax 300mg Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Quinax 300mg 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 Quinax 300mg Tablet safe?
Quinax 300mg 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 Quinax 300mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Quinax 300mg 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.
