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Quinowin Information

Quinowin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quinowin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Quinowin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Quinowin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Quinowin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Quinowin related warnings talks about Quinowin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Quinowin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Quinowin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Quinowin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Quinowin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Quinowin Benefits & Uses
Quinowin Dosage & How to Take
Quinowin Side Effects
Quinowin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Quinowin with Other Drugs
Quinowin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin
Quinowin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Quinowin Benefits & Uses

Quinowin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Quinowin Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group

Dosage

Quinowin Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinowin safe for pregnant women?

Quinowin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Quinowin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Quinowin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Quinowin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Quinowin 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinowin 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinowin 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Quinowin with Other Drugs

Quinowin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Quinowin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinowin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin

Is this Quinowin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Quinowin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Quinowin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Quinowin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Quinowin for mental disorders.

No

Quinowin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quinowin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Quinowin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinowin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Quinowin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Quinowin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Quinowin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Quinowin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Quinowin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Quinowin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Quinowin helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Quinowin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Quinowin prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Quinowin is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Quinowin works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival, this results in starvation and death of parasites. Hence in this way, it prevents us from malaria.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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Quinowin Benefits & Uses

Quinowin Dosage & How to Take

Quinowin Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Quinowin with Other Drugs

Quinowin Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin

Quinowin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Quinowin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Quinowin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Quinowin helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Quinowin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Does Quinowin prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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