Treating malaria. It is usually used with other antimalarial medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Teva-Quinine is an antimalarial. It works by killing the malaria parasite.
Important safety information:
Teva-Quinine may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Teva-Quinine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Teva-Quinine before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
If your symptoms do not get better within 1 to 2 days or if they get worse, or if your fever comes back after finishing treatment with Teva-Quinine, check with your doctor.
Teva-Quinine may cause low blood sugar. Pregnant women may be at higher risk of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or non-diet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. Tell your doctor right away if this happens.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Teva-Quinine may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury.
Serious and life-threatening bleeding problems may occur with Teva-Quinine. This could also lead to severe kidney problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms of unusual bleeding or bruising (eg, bleeding gums; severe nose bleed; dark urine; black, tarry, or bloody stools; unusual purple, brown, or red spots on the skin).
Teva-Quinine should NOT be used to treat or prevent nighttime leg cramps. It should also NOT be used to prevent malaria. Talk with your doctor about other ways to treat nighttime leg cramps or to prevent malaria.
Teva-Quinine may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Teva-Quinine.
Use Teva-Quinine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Teva-Quinine should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 16 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Teva-Quinine while you are pregnant. Teva-Quinine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Teva-Quinine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Teva-Quinine side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; flushing; headache; nausea; sweating.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, unusual hoarseness); black, tarry, or bloody stools; blurred vision, changes in how you see color, double vision, light sensitivity, blindness, or other unusual vision changes; chest pain; confusion; dark or bloody urine; decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating; decreased hearing, hearing loss, or ringing in the ears; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fatigue; fever, chills, or sore throat; loss of appetite; low blood sugar symptoms (eg, anxiety, dizziness, fast heartbeat, headache, tremors, unusual sweating); mood or mental problems; muscle weakness; nervousness; pale skin; personality changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe dizziness, light-headedness, or flushing; severe nosebleed; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; speech problems; stomach or back pain; sudden onset of cold sweat; unusual purple, brown, or red spots on your skin; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Teva-Quinine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Teva-Quinine?
Some medical conditions may interact with Teva-Quinine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart problems (eg, slow or irregular heartbeat), liver or kidney problems, nerve or muscle problems, depression, low blood sugar, low blood potassium levels, seizures, or a family history of G6PD deficiency
if you have had an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)
if you have vision or hearing problems (eg, ringing in the ears), eye pain, or a bleeding disorder (eg, thrombocytopenic purpura)
if you are scheduled for surgery or anesthesia
if you are taking any medicine that may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Teva-Quinine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Cisapride, class IA antiarrhythmics (eg, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), class III antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol), halofantrine, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin, troleandomycin), mefloquine, or pimozide because the risk of their side effects, including irregular heartbeat, may be increased by Teva-Quinine
Heparin or oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects, such as bleeding, may be increased by Teva-Quinine
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), H2 antagonists (eg, cimetidine), ritonavir, tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline), or urinary alkalinizers (eg, acetazolamide, sodium bicarbonate) because they may increase the risk of quinine's side effects
Rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because it may decrease quinine's effectiveness
Carbamazepine, debrisoquine, desipramine, dextromethorphan, digoxin, certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin), flecainide, metoprolol, paroxetine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Teva-Quinine
Theophyllines (eg, aminophylline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Teva-Quinine
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Teva-Quinine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Teva-Quinine?
Use Teva-Quinine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Teva-Quinine comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Teva-Quinine refilled.
Take Teva-Quinine by mouth with food to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
Do not take an antacid that has aluminum or magnesium in it within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Teva-Quinine.
Do not take more than 2 capsules at 1 time or more than 3 doses in 1 day.
Take Teva-Quinine for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Teva-Quinine, take it as soon as possible. If it has been more than 4 hours since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Teva-Quinine.
Can Teva-Quinine be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Teva-Quinine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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