Quinidine
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Quinidine Benefits & Uses
Quinidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Other Benefits
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
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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
Quinidine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Quinidine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Quinidine. If you are pregnant, do not take Quinidine without a doctor's 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?
Very few cases of side effects of Quinidine on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Liver?
Information about safety of Quinidine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Quinidine on the heart have been reported.
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
Moderate
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
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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?
After taking Quinidine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quinidine can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, Quinidine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quinidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Quinidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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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
Information about the interaction of Quinidine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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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
