Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat and prevent nighttime leg cramps. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria

Uses of Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection

Malaria

Benefits of Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection

In Malaria

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Quinine Dihydrochloride

Vomiting
Deafness
Headache
Dizziness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection?

If you miss a dose of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection helps in the treatment of malaria.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cinchona alkaloid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Antimalarial- others

Patient concerns

I have pigmentation mark on both cheeks. Please suggest best remedy for me. I applied Hydro quinine cream in some large amount, it created redness on affected areas.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Please Send Picture of affected area.

Ge my self v.k tiwari mbbs md i fill the patient information above she is my regular patient shi is suffering from malaria(complication frist trimester of pregnancy) my frist prescription was tab. QUININE 300 OD tab calpol 500 bd and tab oflomac cx bd for 7 days and with iron abd mv supplements. But the patient have not seems any improvement. Give me a proper treatment for her malaria complication DR suggest me can i give her inj arteether 75 mg and tab LUMERAX 80 AND Tab PRIMAQUINE??

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Please refer the patient to a MD physician

FAQs

Who should not use Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection?

Use of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection safe?

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?

Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.

How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?

Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.

How is Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection administered?

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection.

Can I take Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection if I have kidney disease?

Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Do not self medicate and avoid its use. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection.

Can I take Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection when I am pregnant?

No, the use of Quinine Dihydrochloride 300mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. Seek proper advice from your doctor on using this medicine, if you are pregnant.

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