Quinidine Benefits & Uses

Quinidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Other Benefits

Arrhythmia

Quinidine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for quinidine sulfate
Geriatric	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for quinidine sulfate

Quinidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinidine is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Esophagitis
Rash

Mild

Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Heartburn
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Fatigue
Tremor

Quinidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinidine safe for pregnant women?

Quinidine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Quinidine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Quinidine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Quinidine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Kidneys?

Quinidine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Quinidine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Quinidine will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Heart?

Quinidine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Quinidine with Other Drugs

Quinidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acalabrutinib

Acalabrutinib 100 Mg Capsule

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Adefovir

Quinidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Heart Failure
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Quinidine

Is this Quinidine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Quinidine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Quinidine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Quinidine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Quinidine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Quinidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quinidine

Some foods when eaten with Quinidine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinidine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Quinidine.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Quinidine

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Quinidex Extentabs (Quinidine sulphate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 529

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