Quomori 600mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Aamorb Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Quinine (300mg/ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Cinchona alkaloid |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- others |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 369 |
FAQ
How is Quomori 600mg administered?
Quomori 600mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Quomori 600mg.
Can I take Quomori 600mg when I am pregnant?
No, the use of Quomori 600mg is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. Seek proper advice from your doctor on using this medicine, if you are pregnant.
How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Quomori 600mg?
Before starting treatment with Quomori 600mg, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is Quomori 600mg safe?
Quomori 600mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Can I take Quomori 600mg if I have kidney disease?
Quomori 600mg should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Do not self medicate and avoid its use. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Quomori 600mg.
Who should not use Quomori 600mg?
Use of Quomori 600mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Quomori 600mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Quomori 600mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
What if you forget to take Quomori Injection?
If you miss a dose of Quomori 600mg, consult your doctor.
Quomori 600mg Injection Reviews
Quomori 600mg 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.
Quomori 600mg is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Some people may experience vomiting, deafness, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should 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.
Quomori 600mg is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Some people may experience vomiting, deafness, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should 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.
How Quomori 600mg Injection Works
Quomori 600mg 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.
How to Use Quomori 600mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Quomori 600mg Injection
- In Malaria: Quomori 600mg 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. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 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.
Uses of Quomori 600mg Injection
- Malaria
Quomori 600mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Quomori 600mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quomori 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Quomori 600mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Quomori 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Quomori 600mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Quomori 600mg may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Quomori 600mg 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
Quomori 600mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Quomori 600mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
- Quomori 600mg helps in the treatment of malaria.
- Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Quomori 600mg and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Quomori 600mg affects you.
References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1188.
- WHO Model Prescribing Information: Drugs Used in Parasitic Diseases. 1995. PP 38-41.
- Vinetz JM, Clain J, Bounkeua V, et al. Chemotherapy of Malaria. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1405-407.