Hydroxyquinolines
Description
Hydroxyquinolines is used to treat many parasitic infections (infections caused by micro-organisms that live and depend on other organisms). It may also be used alone or with other medicines to treat malaria infection. This medicine kills the infections causing micro-organisms, thus treating the infection.
Hydroxyquinolines has some side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting and hair loss. It may also cause dizziness in some patients. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery if you feel dizzy while taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Hydroxyquinolines can be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection after you had exposure to the infected person.
Hydroxyquinolines is safe for you when the entire medical and medication history is shared with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Hydroxyquinolines
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
Uses of Hydroxyquinolines
What is it prescribed for?
- Parasitic infections
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe exact time Hydroxyquinolines takes to show its effect is not known. However, you may start feeling well in few days.
- Duration of effectThe time for which Hydroxyquinolines remains in the body is not known.
- Safe with alcohol?Consuming alcohol while on Hydroxyquinolines treatment increases the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and altered concentration.
- Is it habit forming?Hydroxyquinolines has no habit forming tendency.
- Usage in pregnancy?There is no safety data available for Hydroxyquinolines use in pregnancy. Hence, it is not recommended for use.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known whether Hydroxyquinolines pass into the breastmilk or not. Hence, it is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding while you are on Hydroxyquinolines treatment.
Allergy
Avoid taking Hydroxyquinolines if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is no safety data available for Hydroxyquinolines use in pregnancy. Hence, it is not recommended for use.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Hydroxyquinolines pass into the breastmilk or not. Hence, it is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding while you are on Hydroxyquinolines treatment.
General warnings
Liver disease
Hydroxyquinolines may damage the liver and elevate the liver enzymes. This medicine may worsen the liver condition if used in the presence of liver disease. Your doctor may monitor your liver function closely.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Hydroxyquinolines, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose timing is near, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at your usual time. Do not double the dose.
Overdose
Never take Hydroxyquinolines more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, consult your doctor at the earliest.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consuming alcohol while on Hydroxyquinolines treatment increases the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and altered concentration.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Vigabatrin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Hydroxyquinolines should be taken with food.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better.
Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Hydroxyquinolines kills the parasitic worms by stopping their multiplication process. It also alters the further multiplication of this parasitic worm infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anti-parasitic Agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Information on this page was last updated on 16 Sep 2021
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