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Cinkona 600 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Malaria, Cerebral Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Cinkona 600 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cinkona 600 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cinkona 600 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cinkona 600 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cinkona 600 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Cinkona 600 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Cinkona 600 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cinkona 600 Mg 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 Cinkona 600 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cinkona should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cinkona may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cinkona. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Cinkona may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Cinkona may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Cinkona 600 Mg Injection 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 Cinkona 600 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cinkona 600 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cinkona 600 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cinkona 600 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cinkona 600 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cinkona 600 Mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cinkona 600 Mg Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cinkona 600 Mg Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cinkona 600 Mg 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, Cinkona is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites Plasmodium species which are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. It works by interfering in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. Cinkona 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.
Yes, Cinkona can be taken with paracetamol. No interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cinkona along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Rarely, Cinkona causes a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and complete rest. Even if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Cinkona 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.
Yes, Cinkona causes low blood pressure (hypotension). It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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