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Quinidine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Quinidine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Quinidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Quinidine 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinidine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Quinidine safe for pregnant women?
Quinidine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Quinidine without medical advice.
Is the use of Quinidine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Quinidine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Kidneys?
Quinidine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Quinidine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Quinidine will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Quinidine on the Heart?
Quinidine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Quinidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinidine habit forming or addictive?
Quinidine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quinidine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quinidine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Quinidine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quinidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Quinidine
Quinidine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinidine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Quinidine with alcohol.
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; Quinidex Extentabs (Quinidine sulphate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 529