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Quinotop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Quinotop have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quinotop. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinotop as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinotop 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Quinotop is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Quinotop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Quinotop related warnings section.
Quinotop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Quinotop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Quinotop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Quinotop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Quinotop 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Quinotop safe for pregnant women?
Quinotop can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Quinotop right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Quinotop safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Quinotop. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Kidneys?
Quinotop rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Liver?
Quinotop has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Heart?
Side effects of Quinotop rarely affect the heart.
Quinotop 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 Quinotop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinotop habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Quinotop can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quinotop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quinotop can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Quinotop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Quinotop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Quinotop
Taking certain foods and Quinotop together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinotop
Taking Quinotop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Quinotop with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Quinotop along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Quinotop with calcium-rich foods.
It is recommended to avoid taking Quinotop with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Quinotop should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Quinotop to you.
Yes, Quinotop can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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