Stan Q 100mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Standard Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Quinine (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Cinchona alkaloid |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- others |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 584 |
FAQ
Is Stan Q 100mg safe?
Stan Q 100mg 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.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Stan Q 100mg?
Before starting treatment with Stan Q 100mg, 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.
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.
Can I stop taking Stan Q 100mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Stan Q 100mg without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Can I take Stan Q 100mg when I am pregnant?
No, the use of Stan Q 100mg 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 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 I forget to take a dose of Stan Q 100mg?
If you forget a dose of Stan Q 100mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Can I take Stan Q 100mg if I have kidney disease?
Stan Q 100mg 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 Stan Q 100mg.
Who should not use Stan Q 100mg?
Use of Stan Q 100mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Stan Q 100mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Stan Q 100mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
Stan Q 100mg Tablet Reviews
Stan Q 100mg 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.
Stan Q 100mg 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 Stan Q 100mg 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.
Stan Q 100mg 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 Stan Q 100mg 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.
How Stan Q 100mg Tablet Works
Stan Q 100mg 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 Stan Q 100mg Tablet
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. Stan Q 100mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Stan Q 100mg Tablet
- In Malaria: Stan Q 100mg 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.
Uses of Stan Q 100mg Tablet
- Malaria
Stan Q 100mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Stan Q 100mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Stan Q 100mg may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stan Q 100mg 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Stan Q 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stan Q 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Stan Q 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Stan Q 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Stan Q 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stan Q 100mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Stan Q 100mg helps in the treatment of malaria.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Stan Q 100mg affects you.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Stan Q 100mg and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
References
- Medscape. Quinine.
- Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 905-906.
- 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.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
- Drugs.com. Quinine.
- 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.