Cinkona 300mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Quinine 300 mg
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CINKONA 300MG TABLET contains Quinine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimalarials. It is used to manage malaria. It can also be used to manage night cramps when sleep is regularly disrupted. Malaria is a serious parasite infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. Symptoms such as chills, fever, and an enlarged spleen. CINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with blood in urine, ringing in ears, suffer from muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), have problems with eyes or difficulty seeing, have a disorder affecting the red blood cells. Consult your doctor before taking it. CINKONA 300MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with irregular heartbeat or any other heart disease, or those who have or were born with any condition that ca
Uses
an abnormal heart rhythm. Consult your doctor before taking it. CINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless con
How It Works
CINKONA 300MG TABLET works by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Directions for Use
Take CINKONA 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET headache, dizziness, nausea, ringing in ears. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects get worse. USES OF CINKONA 300MG TABLET Used to manage malaria HOW CINKONA 300MG TABLET WORKSCINKONA 300MG TABLET works by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CINKONA 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF CINKONA 300MG TABLETCOMMON headache sweating ringing in ears dizziness change in colour vision nausea flushing mild hearing loss blurred vision RAREStop taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reactions symptoms such as itchy skin rash, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue, flushing, fever, asthma, or sensitivity to light sores in the mouth, nose, and eyes, skin rash, blistering (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) cinchonism symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, disturbed vision (blurred vision, changes in colour perception or field of vision, total blindness) headache, feeling or being sick, ringing in the ears or impaired hearing, rashes, loss of consciousness, fits, shock due to heart problems, irregular heartbeats bruising or bleeding easily, frequent nose bleeds, or more sore throats and infections than usual
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. CINKONA 300MG TABLET should not be taken for cramps during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGCINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel that your vision is affected or causes vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) after taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET. KIDNEYTell your doctor if you have any kidney disease, before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET. LIVERTell your doctor if you have any liver disease, before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take CINKONA 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to Quinine or quinoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASECINKONA 300MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with irregular heartbeat or any other heart disease, or those who have or were born with any condition that causes an abnormal heart rhythm. Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSCINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have ringing in ears suffer from muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis) have problems with eyes or difficulty seeing have a disorder affecting the red blood cells (haemolysis) Before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET inform your doctor if you: had malaria for a long time suffer from severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) Use in pediatrics: CINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children (under 10 years). Your doctor will give the right dose depending on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: CINKONA 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Proper dose adjustment and careful monitoring are required in such patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: dapsone (used to manage malaria) anticoagulants (used to stop blood from clotting) digoxin (used to manage heart problems) chloroquine, mefloquine, artemether with lumefantrine, primaquine, halofantrine (used to manage malaria) cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers or acid reflux and indigestion) amantadine (used to manage Parkinsons Disease or some viral infections) ciclosporin (used to manage transplant rejection) flecainide, quinidine, or amiodarone (used to manage irregular heartbeats) astemizole or terfenadine (used to manage allergic reactions) pimozide or thioridazine (used to manage some mental disorders) moxifloxacin, rifampicin, or antifungals (used to manage infections) medicines used to manage diabetes suxamethonium (used as a muscle relaxant) HIV medicines (used to manage HIV infection) barbiturates, carbamazepine, or phenytoin (used to manage epilepsy) levacetylmethadol (used as pain killer) B. Drug - Food interactions: Avoid foods like fava beans during management with CINKONA 300MG TABLET if you suffer from severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, as this can cause episodes of anaemia. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CINKONA 300MG TABLET consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are trouble breathing, changes in heartbeat, fits, ringing in the ears or loss of hearing, headache, vomiting, changes in eyesight, muscle twitching or weakness, low blood sugar. SYNOPSIS Drug : Quinine Pharmacological Category : Antimalarials Therapeutic Indication : Malaria, Night cramps Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep CINKONA 300MG TABLET out of reach of children Store below 25°C
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Last Updated
01 Dec 2022