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

तेज धड़कन (सीने का फड़फड़ाना)
एसोफैगिटिस
लाल चकत्ते

Mild

दस्त
चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
सीने में जलन (और पढ़ें - सीने की जलन के घरेलू उपाय)
सिरदर्द
मतली या उलटी
दुर्बलता
थकान
अस्वैच्छिक गतिविधियां

Quinidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinidine safe for pregnant women?

Quinidine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Quinidine safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Quinidine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Quinidine is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Kidneys?

Quinidine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Heart?

Quinidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect 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

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?

No, there is no any evidence that Quinidine is addictive.

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 consume Quinidine only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Quinidine for 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

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Quinidine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Quinidine

QUINIDINE TABLET 10S - ₹0.0
NATCARDINE 100MG TABLET 10S - ₹0.0

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
4 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