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Quina Suspension is used to treat malaria. It contains Quinine, which kills the malarial parasite by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and trouble sleeping. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

QUININE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Anikem Laboratories

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Quina Suspension

Quina Suspension is an oral prescription medication primarily used to treat uncomplicated malaria, a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. This medication works by targeting and destroying these parasites inside your red blood cells, helping to clear the infection from your body.

To ensure the infection is fully cleared, it is crucial to take Quina Suspension at regular, evenly spaced intervals and to complete the entire course prescribed by your doctor. You should take Quina Suspension with food or a glass of milk to help protect your stomach and reduce the likelihood of nausea. Drinking plenty of fluids and getting adequate physical rest can also support your body’s recovery process.

While taking Quina Suspension, some people may experience mild side effects, such as a mild ringing in the ears, temporary headaches, or slight stomach upset. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious symptoms, including unusual bruising, sudden visual changes, or a rapid, irregular heartbeat.

Do not take this if you have a history of serious heart rhythm problems, severe blood disorders, or inflammation of the optic nerve. Before starting Quina Suspension, talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver issues, or a genetic condition known as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Quina Suspension can interact with alcohol, which may increase your risk of stomach irritation and drowsiness, and with certain medications that affect heart rhythm. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, talk to your doctor to carefully weigh the safety risks and benefits before starting this treatment.

Uses of Quina Suspension

Quina Suspension is used in the treatment of malaria. The detailed uses of Quina Suspension are as follows:

  • Treatment of uncomplicated malaria: Quina Suspension helps clear active malaria infections by killing the disease-causing parasites (*Plasmodium falciparum*) that have entered and multiplied within your red blood cells.

Key Benefits

Quina Suspension helps treat malaria by eliminating the parasites responsible for the infection and supporting recovery. By controlling the infection, it helps relieve symptoms and reduces the risk of serious malaria-related complications.
Benefits may include:

  • Helps eliminate malaria parasites from the bloodstream.
  • Relieves symptoms such as high fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and fatigue.
  • Helps prevent the progression of malaria to more severe forms of the disease.
  • Supports faster recovery and restoration of physical strength.
  • Reduces the risk of malaria-related complications when taken as prescribed.
  • Promotes complete recovery by effectively treating the malaria infection.
     

Directions for Use

  • Quina Suspension should be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Quina Suspension as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Quina Suspension Works

Quina Suspension works by disrupting the survival process of malaria parasites inside your red blood cells. When these parasites infect a cell, they feed on hemoglobin, which is the protein that carries oxygen in your blood. This feeding process produces a toxic compound that the parasite must normally neutralize in order to survive. Quina Suspension blocks the parasite's ability to neutralize this toxin. As a result, the toxic substance accumulates inside the parasite, ultimately killing it and stopping the infection from spreading further in your body.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Quina Suspension since it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Quina Suspension is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medication. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Quina Suspension.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Quina Suspension is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week to start breastfeeding again. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Quina Suspension may make you sleepy or dizzy or cause blurry vision. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Quina Suspension. Your liver functioning should be monitored closely while being treated with Quina Suspension.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Quina Suspension. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Quina Suspension should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist. If necessary, your doctor may suggest a lower dose.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Quina Suspension. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Quina Suspension in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Quina Suspension

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate emergency medical care or call your local poison control center. Symptoms of an overdose can include severe ringing in the ears, vision loss, extreme dizziness, vomiting, or an irregular heart rhythm.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Quina Suspension with food: Take each dose with food or milk to help reduce stomach irritation and improve comfort during treatment.
  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water, broths, or oral rehydration solutions to replace fluids lost through sweating and fever.
  • Get adequate rest: Allow yourself plenty of physical rest to help your immune system fight the infection and support recovery.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption: Do not drink alcohol while taking Quina Suspension, as it can worsen stomach upset and increase dizziness.
  • Prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and sleep under bed nets to help prevent additional mosquito bites and reduce the risk of reinfection.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Quina Suspension to start to work: Quina Suspension ideally shows its action within 1 to 4 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Quina Suspension last: The duration of action for Quina Suspension is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Quina Suspension

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if your next scheduled dose is only a few hours away, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure of what to do.

Storage

•Store Quina Suspension at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the medication in its original container, tightly closed, and protect it from direct light, high heat, and moisture. Do not store it in the bathroom.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect Quina Suspension before use: Do not take Quina Suspension if the packaging is damaged or if the Quina Suspension appear discolored, broken, or otherwise altered.
  • Complete the full course of treatment: Take Quina Suspension exactly as prescribed and finish the entire course, even if you feel better, to help prevent the malaria infection from returning and reduce the risk of drug resistance.
  • Watch for signs of bleeding: Seek medical attention immediately if you notice unusual bleeding, such as black or bloody stools, unusual bruising, or tiny purple spots on your skin.
  • Use caution during activities requiring alertness: Quina Suspension may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or hearing changes. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks until you know how Quina Suspension affects you.
  • Inform healthcare providers before procedures: Tell your doctor, dentist, or other healthcare professionals that you are taking Quina Suspension before undergoing any medical, dental, or laboratory procedure.

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  • Antacids (e.g., aluminum or magnesium): These medicines may reduce the absorption of Quina Suspension and make it less effective. Take them at least 2 hours apart.
  • Heart rhythm medicines (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol): Taking these medicines alongside Quina Suspension may increase the risk of serious irregular heartbeats.
  • Heart medicines (e.g., digoxin): Quina Suspension may increase digoxin levels in the body, raising the risk of side effects and toxicity.
  • Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin): Combining these with Quina Suspension may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.

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  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice: Avoid consuming grapefruit products while taking Quina Suspension, as they may increase the amount of Quina Suspension in your bloodstream and raise the risk of side effects.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- MALARIALS]

FAQs

Quina Suspension is used to treat malaria.
Quina Suspension belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', containing Quinine, that treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
If you have or have previously had Long QT syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD), myasthenia gravis (a muscular problem), optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes), or if taking Quina Suspension in the past caused bleeding, you should not take it.
Quina Suspension can cause a lowering of blood sugar levels. So, if you are diabetic, please inform your doctor before starting Quina Suspension, and dose adjustment might be required depending upon your medical condition.
No, finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Quina Suspension may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause a serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.
It is advised to have regular eye checkups while using Quina Suspension. Consult your doctor if you face any change in vision.
Yes, Quina Suspension can cause dizziness as a side effect. It’s important to be cautious when taking this Quina Suspension, especially if you need to drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require alertness. If you experience excessive dizziness, it’s best to avoid such activities.
No, Quina Suspension should not be used to treat dengue. It is only used to treat and prevent malaria and nocturnal (night time) leg cramps. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
No, Quina Suspension is not effective for typhoid. Quina Suspension is an antiparasitic drug, whereas typhoid is a bacterial infection. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and about all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding before starting Quina Suspension.
Yes, Quina Suspension is generally safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, it’s important to follow your doctor's instructions and report any side effects or concerns you may have while taking the medication.
If you forget to take a dose of Quina Suspension, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
The time it takes for malaria symptoms to show can vary, but generally, symptoms appear 7 to 30 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, in some cases, symptoms may not appear for several months after exposure. However consult your doctor if you experienced with any symptoms of malaria.
We can prevent getting malaria by applying mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin. Drape mosquito netting over beds. Put screens on windows and doors. Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin and wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.
Quina Suspension should be used with caution if you have kidney disease as it can increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Quina Suspension.
No, Quina Suspension is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. So consult your doctor before taking Quina Suspension if you are pregnant.
The common side effects of Quina Suspension are headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Quina Suspension is used to treat active, uncomplicated malaria infections, not to prevent them. Talk to your doctor to find a suitable preventive medicine for your travel destination.
If you vomit within one hour of taking Quina Suspension , your body may not have absorbed Quina Suspension. Do not take another dose on your own. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.
You should avoid alcohol while on this medication. Alcohol can increase side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and stomach irritation. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
While it was used for this purpose in the past, medical guidelines advise against using Quina Suspension for leg cramps because the potential risks, such as severe bleeding and heart issues, outweigh the benefits. Talk to your doctor about safer alternatives.
You should always take Quina Suspension with food or a glass of milk to protect your stomach lining. If stomach pain or nausea continues, talk to your doctor.
Cinchonism is a group of mild, temporary side effects associated with this type of medicine, including mild ringing in the ears, headache, and sweating. While mild symptoms are common, severe symptoms require attention. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms become intense.

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