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Quinidine

Uses

Quinidine is used in the treatment of arrhythmia.

How it Works

How Quinidine works Quinidine is an anti-arrhythmic medication that functions by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart, helping to restore a normal rhythm to irregular heartbeats.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Quinidine include diarrhea, palpitations, upper abdominal pain, lightheadedness, visual disturbances, and tremors.

Expert Advice

  • Quinidine may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or performing activities that require mental focus until you understand how it affects you.
  • Do not start any medication, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, without informing your doctor, as they may alter Quinidine levels in your body.
  • Your doctor may conduct blood tests to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience a slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
  • You have been prescribed Quinidine to treat irregular heart rhythm.

Other Combinations

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Frequently asked questions

Quinidine treats malaria by disrupting the malarial parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin and inhibiting the formation of betahematin (hemozoin), a toxic byproduct of hemoglobin digestion.
Constipation as a side effect of Quinidine is very rare. However, consult your doctor if you experience this issue.
Yes, Quinidine can cause thrombocytopenia. If you experience symptoms such as easy or excessive bruising, reddish-purple pinpoint spots on the skin, prolonged bleeding from cuts, or bleeding from the gums or nose, or if you notice blood in your urine or stools, consult your doctor immediately.
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