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Cinkona 300mg Tablet 10’S
Original price was: ₹59.00.₹55.00Current price is: ₹55.00.
INTRODUCTION ABOUT CINKONA 300MG TABLET
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 causes an abnormal heart rhythm. Consult your
doctor before taking it.
CINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended
for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. CINKONA
300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Before
taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have had malaria
for a long time, suffer from severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
deficiency (G6PD).
CINKONA 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children (under 10 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.
CINKONA
300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years and above). Proper dose adjustment and careful monitoring are
required in such patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
The
most common side effects of taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET headache,
dizziness, nausea, ringing in ears. Contact your doctor if any of the
side effects get worse.
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USES OF CINKONA 300MG TABLET
- Used to manage malaria
HOW CINKONA 300MG TABLET 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 OF CINKONA 300MG TABLET
COMMON
- headache
- sweating
- ringing in ears
- dizziness
- change in colour vision
- nausea
- flushing
- mild hearing loss
- blurred vision
RARE
Stop 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
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
If
CINKONA 300MG TABLET causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty
of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headache should usually go away after the first week of
taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET. If headaches last more than a week or
severe, inform your doctor.
Nausea or Vomiting:
Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods.
Diarrhoea:
Drink
lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated.
Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can
aggravate your dizziness. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not
improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
CINKONA
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.
BREASTFEEDING
CINKONA
300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do
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.
KIDNEY
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease, before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET.
LIVER
Tell your doctor if you have any liver disease, before taking CINKONA 300MG TABLET.
ALLERGY
Do not take CINKONA 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to Quinine or quinoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
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 causes an abnormal heart rhythm. Consult your
doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
CINKONA 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.
INTERACTIONS
A. 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.
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