Dr. Anjum Mujawar MBBS , Diabetology

Oral tablet and suspension of Quin should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Quin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Quin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Quin works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. This results in starvation and death of parasites. Quin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Quin can affect blood sugar levels. It has been reported to lower the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case if you feel lightheadedness, shaking or increased heartbeat after taking this drug then drink a glass of fruit juice, eat candies to restore your blood sugar levels and report to your doctor.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Quin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Quin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Quin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Quin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.