About Generic Qualaquin
Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) is used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) is approved for use only in treating malaria. Some people have used Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) to treat leg cramps, but this is not an FDA-approved use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate). As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) that is approved by the FDA.Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Informations
Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) is approved for use only in treating malaria. Do not use Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) to treat any medical condition if your doctor did not prescribe Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) for that condition. Do not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) or similar medicines such as mefloquine (Lariam) or quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute).You should not take Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) if you have a history of "Long QT syndrome," or if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency, myasthenia gravis, or optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes).Before taking Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate), tell your doctor if you have heart disease or a heart rhythm disorder, low potassium levels in your blood (hypokalemia), kidney disease, or liver disease.Serious side effects of Generic Qualaquin (Quinine Sulphate) include fever, chills, confusion weakness, severe vomiting or stomach pain, diarrhea, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, chest pain, pounding or fluttering heartbeats, hearing or vision loss, purple spots under your skin, a blistering or peeling skin rash, or urinating less than usual or not at all.
Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medication to treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria parasites can enter the body through these mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells or the liver. This medication is used to kill the malaria parasites living inside red blood cells. In some cases, you may need to take a different medication (such as primaquine) to kill the malaria parasites living in other body tissues. Both drugs may be needed for a complete cure and to the return of infection (relapse). Quinine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimalarials. It is not used for the prevention of malaria.
Side Effects
Mild headache, flushing, unusual sweating, nausea, ringing in the ears, decreased hearing, dizziness, blurred vision, and temporary changes in color vision may occur. If any of these effects persist after your treatment is finished, or if these effects worsen while taking the medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Quinine may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially during pregnancy. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet. If symptoms of low blood sugar occur, increase your blood sugar by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. Tell your doctor right away about the reaction and the use of this product.
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