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Quinowin Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quinowin Suspension. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinowin Suspension as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Quinowin Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Quinowin Suspension's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Quinowin Suspension related warnings talks about Quinowin Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Quinowin Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Quinowin Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Quinowin Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Quinowin Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Quinowin Suspension 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 Quinowin Suspension is used -
Is the use of Quinowin Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Quinowin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Quinowin without medical advice.
Is the use of Quinowin Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Quinowin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Quinowin Suspension on the Kidneys?
Quinowin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Quinowin Suspension on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Quinowin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Quinowin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Quinowin Suspension on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Quinowin. 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.
Quinowin Suspension should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinowin Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinowin Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Quinowin Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quinowin Suspension you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Quinowin Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Quinowin Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quinowin Suspension
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Quinowin Suspension, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinowin Suspension
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Quinowin Suspension with alcohol.
Take Quinowin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Quinowin is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Quinowin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Quinowin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
Quinowin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Quinowin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Quinowin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
No, Quinowin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Quinowin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
