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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 -
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?
Cinkona should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cinkona may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
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?
Cinkona may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Cinkona may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's 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?
Cinkona 300 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cinkona 300 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cinkona 300 Mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
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 [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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