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Cinkona 300 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria, Cerebral Malaria. Secondary and off-label uses of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cinkona 300 Mg Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cinkona 300 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Cinkona 300 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cinkona 300 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cinkona 300 Mg Injection in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cinkona 300 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cinkona 300 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cinkona 300 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cinkona. If you are pregnant, do not take Cinkona without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cinkona for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cinkona. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cinkona on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Cinkona. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cinkona 300 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cinkona 300 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cinkona 300 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cinkona 300 Mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cinkona 300 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cinkona 300 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cinkona 300 Mg Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cinkona 300 Mg Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cinkona 300 Mg Injection
Taking Cinkona 300 Mg Injection and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Cinkona 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. Cinkona 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.
Yes, Cinkona can be taken with paracetamol. No interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cinkona along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Rarely, Cinkona causes a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and complete rest. Even if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Cinkona has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Cinkona causes low blood pressure (hypotension). It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Qualaquin (quinine sulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 825-826