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Qutroy 300 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria, Cerebral Malaria. Other than this, Qutroy 300 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Qutroy 300 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Qutroy 300 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Qutroy 300 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.
It is also important to note that Qutroy 300 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Qutroy 300 Injection related warnings talks about Qutroy 300 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Qutroy 300 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Qutroy 300 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Qutroy 300 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Qutroy 300 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Qutroy 300 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 Qutroy 300 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Qutroy. If you are pregnant, do not take Qutroy without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Qutroy 300 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Qutroy on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Qutroy 300 Injection on the Kidneys?
Qutroy 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.
What is the effect of Qutroy 300 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Qutroy rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Qutroy 300 Injection on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Qutroy. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Qutroy 300 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Qutroy 300 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Qutroy 300 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Qutroy 300 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Qutroy 300 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Qutroy 300 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Qutroy 300 Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Qutroy 300 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Qutroy 300 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, Qutroy 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.
No, Qutroy is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Qutroy contains quinine which is an alkaloid that belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials. It works by interfering in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. Qutroy 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. For night-time leg cramps Qutroy works by decreasing the excitability of motor endplates which is presumed to be responsible for causing leg cramps.
No, Qutroy does not cause weight loss. Weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Qutroy is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Rarely, Qutroy causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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