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Quinross 80 Mg Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Quinross 80 Mg Suspension's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Quinross 80 Mg Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Quinross 80 Mg Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Quinross 80 Mg Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Quinross 80 Mg Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Quinross 80 Mg Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Quinross 80 Mg Suspension is used to treat the following -
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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 Quinross 80 Mg Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Quinross shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Quinross may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Quinross should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Quinross. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Quinross. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Quinross. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinross 80 Mg Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinross 80 Mg Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Quinross 80 Mg Suspension has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Quinross 80 Mg Suspension can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Quinross 80 Mg Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Quinross 80 Mg Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quinross 80 Mg Suspension
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Quinross 80 Mg Suspension together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinross 80 Mg Suspension
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Quinross 80 Mg Suspension with alcohol will be.
Quinross is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Quinross is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Quinross is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
Yes, Quinross can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Quinross has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.
Oral tablet and suspension of Quinross should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Quinross has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Yes, long-term use of Quinross may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Quinross. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Quinross is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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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