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Quinobid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Quinobid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Quinobid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinobid as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinobid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Quinobid has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Quinobid related warnings talks about Quinobid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Quinobid since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Quinobid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Quinobid with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Quinobid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Quinobid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinobid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Quinobid safe for pregnant women?
Quinobid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Quinobid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Quinobid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Quinobid. If you see any side effects, stop taking Quinobid immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Quinobid again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Quinobid on the Kidneys?
Quinobid rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinobid on the Liver?
Quinobid is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Quinobid on the Heart?
Quinobid has very mild side effects on the heart.
Quinobid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinobid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinobid habit forming or addictive?
Quinobid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Quinobid can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Quinobid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quinobid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Quinobid
Some foods when eaten with Quinobid can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinobid
Taking Quinobid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Quinobid is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Quinobid is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Quinobid can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Quinobid does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes Quinobid is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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