Bactiquin 300mg Tablet
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams and mosquito repellent sprays.
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat and prevent nighttime leg cramps. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams and mosquito repellent sprays.
Some people may experience vomiting, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as Bactiquin 300mg Tablet can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
03Uses
Malaria
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bactiquin 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
06Benefits
In Malaria
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Increased sweating
Vertigo
Diarrhea
Ringing in ear
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Blurred vision
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Headache
Deafness
Vomiting
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bactiquin 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Bactiquin 300mg Tablet may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bactiquin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bactiquin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Bactiquin 300mg Tablet helps in the treatment of malaria.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to serious, irreversible side effects.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Bactiquin 300mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Bactiquin 300mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
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