Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
About Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet is used for chloroquine resistant malaria, falciparum malaria and other cerebral malaria cases. It kills malarial parasites by interacting with heme.
Some side effects that this medicine could cause include headache, general weakness, nausea, leg pain, chills, vomiting, cough, pain at injection site, body ache, abdominal pain, dizziness, rigours and watery diarrhoea. It could also cause pneumonia, respiratory tract infections and weight gain.
Before using Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, non-prescribed products, pre-existing diseases, allergies and current health conditions including pregnancies, disorders and surgeries. Inform your doctor if you have HIV or any heart problems. Some health conditions may increase the risk of side-effects of the drug.
Dosage depends on your medical condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Stop taking this medicine if you experience persistent and severe side effects from the drug. Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet is available as a an intramuscular injection. The usual dosage for adults suffering from acute malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum is 150 mg, taken once daily for 3 consecutive days.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet ?
Altered Heart Rate
Difficulty In Speaking
Chills
Difficulty In Swallowing
Facial Swelling
Lip Swelling
Fainting
Headache
Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
Loss Of Appetite
Muscle Pain
Sore Tongue
Weakness
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Falteem lf tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Intamether L 80Mg/480Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Falteem Lf Tablet
Neuron Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Calcyther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
Calibar Pharmaceuticals
- Larimar Forte 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet
MMC Healthcare Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Quinther Lf 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria caused by P.falciparum. This drug generates independent radicals, reactive metabolites and changed membrane features of membranes that might block the proceeding of nutrient to the parasite.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
Arteether-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/arteether
Arteether-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13851
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