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Quinine + Doxycycline is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinine + Doxycycline is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Quinine + Doxycycline safe for pregnant women?
Quinine + Doxycycline shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Quinine + Doxycycline safe during breastfeeding?
Quinine + Doxycycline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Quinine + Doxycycline on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Quinine + Doxycycline on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinine + Doxycycline on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Quinine + Doxycycline on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Quinine + Doxycycline on the Heart?
Using Quinine + Doxycycline does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Quinine + Doxycycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinine + Doxycycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinine + Doxycycline habit forming or addictive?
Quinine + Doxycycline is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Quinine + Doxycycline
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Quinine + Doxycycline to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinine + Doxycycline
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Quinine + Doxycycline with alcohol.
Yes, Quinine + Doxycycline 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 the therapeutic 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.
No, Quinine + Doxycycline is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Oral tablet and suspension of Quinine + Doxycycline should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Quinine + Doxycycline has to be taken with the food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Yes, Quinine + Doxycycline can affect blood sugar levels. It has been reported to cause decreased 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.
Yes, Quinine + Doxycycline is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites Plasmodium species which are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. It works by interfering in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. Quinine + Doxycycline binds with the hemoglobin and forms a complex with it which is toxic for the parasite only. This results in starvation and death of parasites due to building up of the toxic levels.
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