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Quinotop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Quinotop have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quinotop. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinotop as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinotop 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Quinotop is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Quinotop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Quinotop related warnings section.
Quinotop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Quinotop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Quinotop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Quinotop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Quinotop 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinotop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Quinotop safe for pregnant women?
Quinotop can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Quinotop, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Quinotop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Quinotop. If you see any side effects, stop taking Quinotop immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Quinotop again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Kidneys?
Quinotop rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Liver?
Quinotop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Heart?
Quinotop has very mild side effects on the heart.
Quinotop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinotop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinotop habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Quinotop. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Quinotop. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Quinotop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Quinotop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quinotop
The side effects of taking Quinotop with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinotop
Taking Quinotop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Quinotop and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Quinotop can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.
Quinotop should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes, you can take Quinotop for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Quinotop. Please consult your doctor before taking Quinotop for the above-mentioned infection.
Yes, you can take Quinotop for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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