cinkona 300mg injection
What is cinkona 300mg injection used for?
Arm Q Injection (Quinine) is used to treat ANTI MALARIALS. It contains Quinine (300mg), which Interferes with heme polymerization in the parasite's digestive vacuole, le. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Quinine
- Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cinkona 300mg injection Uses & Benefits
Treatment of uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria; nocturnal leg cramps (off-label).
Off-label uses: Nocturnal leg cramps, Babesiosis (with clindamycin)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Quinine |
| Brand Name | Arm Q Injection |
| Manufacturer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- others |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular injection. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Interferes with heme polymerization in the parasite's digestive vacuole, leading to toxic heme accumulation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cinkona 300mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cinkona 300mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, nausea, blurred vision)
- Hypoglycemia
- QT prolongation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Hemolytic anemia (G6PD deficiency)
- Thrombocytopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blackwater fever
- Photosensitivity
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Amiodarone | Major | Increased risk of cardiotoxicity (QT prolongation) |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased digoxin levels and toxicity |
| Mefloquine | Major | Increased risk of seizures and cardiac effects |
| Halofantrine | Major | Increased risk of QT prolongation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Amiodarone
- Digoxin
- Mefloquine
- Halofantrine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Rifampin
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Aluminum-containing antacids
- Calcium channel blockers
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase quinine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of CNS depression and hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinine; G6PD deficiency; optic neuritis; tinnitus; history of QT prolongation.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval), blood glucose, renal function, auditory and visual function.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, electrolytes; consider activated charcoal if oral; hemodialysis ineffective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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โญ User Reviews
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