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Quinoten is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Quinoten has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Quinoten depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Quinoten include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Quinoten can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinoten go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Quinoten's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Quinoten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Quinoten related warnings section.
Quinoten is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Quinoten are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Quinoten with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Quinoten, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Quinoten 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinoten is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Quinoten safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Quinoten. If you are pregnant, do not take Quinoten without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Quinoten safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Quinoten. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Kidneys?
Quinoten may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Liver?
Information about safety of Quinoten for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Quinoten on the heart have been reported.
Quinoten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinoten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinoten habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Quinoten is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quinoten you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Quinoten is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quinoten cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Quinoten
Quinoten may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinoten
Consuming Quinoten with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Rarely, Quinoten causes joint pain. Its incident is not known. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Quinoten contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Yes, Quinoten may cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of weight gain is not known. However, if you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, sometimes Quinoten might cause cough reflex. It occurs due to bronchoconstrictive (narrowing of the airways) effect of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive coughing after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor.
Rarely, Quinoten causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
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