Albiquin Tablet 300 mg

Albiquin Tablet 300 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Albiquin Tablet 300 mg
Generic Quinine Sulfate
Weight 300 mg
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class Anti-malarial drugs
Manufacturer Albion Laboratories Limited
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Albiquin Tablet 300 mg
Albiquin Tablet 300 mg

Uses

Albiquin Tablet 300 mg is indicated in- Uncomplicated, severe and complicated falciparum malaria Falciparum malaria resistant to other drugs Prevention of nocturnal muscle cramps Alleviation of muscle cramps in Thomsen's disease.

Dosage

Albiquin Tablet 300 mg dosage

Adult: Oral: 600 mg (of quinine salt) every 8 hours for 7 days. Parenteral: lf the patient is seriously ill quinine should be given by intravenous infusion. The adult dosage regimen for quinine by infusion is loading dose of 20 mg/kg (up to maximum 1.4 g) of quinine salt infused over 4 hours then after 8-12 hours maintenance dose of 10 mg/kg (up to maximum 700 mg) of quinine salt infused over 4 hours every 8-12 hours (until patient can swallow tablets to complete the 7 days course). Children: Oral: Quinine is well tolerated by children. The dosage regimen for quinine by mouth for children is 10 mg/kg (of quinine salt) every 8 hours for 7 days. Parenteral: The dosage regimen for quinine by intravenous infusion for children is calculated on a mg/kg basis as for adult. Pregnancy: The adult treatment doses of oral and intravenous quinine given above (including the loading dose) can safely be given to pregnant women.

Side Effects

Cinchonism which includes tinnitus, headache, nausea and visual disturbances. Hematological disorders and skin reaction may occur.

Precaution

Severe heart disease, myasthenia gravis, diabetes mellitus, IV injection should be given slowly. Use of Mefloquine with Quinine sulphate may increase the chance of side effects.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

In pregnancy, the quinine is not necessarily contraindicated. It is considered to be safe when used in therapeutic dosage in pregnancy. It is excreted in breast milk in insignificant amount which does not discard the use in lactation.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity reaction, optic neuritis, in case of black water fever etc.

Storage Condition

Use of Mefloquine with Quinine sulphate may increase the chance of side effects.

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