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Mos Q 300 mg Tablet

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Uses of Mos Q Tablet

Mos Q 300 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria and Cerebral malaria.

Mos Q Tablet side effects

Common
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Altered heart rate
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Ringing in ear
  • Vertigo
  • Face redness
  • Increased sweating

How to use Mos Q 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. Mos Q 300 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Mos Q Tablet works

Mos Q 300 mg 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.

Mos Q Tablet related warnings

Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Mos Q 300 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Mos Q 300 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Mos Q 300 mg Tablet may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mos Q 300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mos Q 300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Mos Q 300 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mos Q 300 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Expert Advice

  • Take this medication with meals to minimize chances of stomach upset.
  • Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems related to irregular rhythm of heartbeats or any liver or kidney disorder.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained bleeding or bruising as quinine may decrease platelet count in blood (thrombocytopenia).
  • You should regularly check the blood glucose levels during the treatment with quinine.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if allergic to quinine or any of its ingredients or mefloquine or quinidine.
  • Avoid if Patients have prolonged QT interval (disordered electrical activity of heart leading to heart disorders).
  • Avoid if Patients is suffering from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a hereditary disorder affecting red blood cells).
  • Do not take if suffering from myasthenia gravis (a rare disorder characterized by severe muscle weakness).
  • Avoid if Patients has optic neuritis (inflammation of the eye nerve causing visual disorders).
  • Do not take if Patients have history of blackwater fever (a complication of malaria), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (a rare blood disorder) or thrombocytopenia (abnormally low number of platelets in blood).
  • Avoid if Patients is suffering from tinnitus (ringing in ears) or hematuria (blood in the urine).

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Mos Q with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Digoxin
Brand(s): Cardisip, Digover, Digon
SERIOUS
Cimetidine
Brand(s): C Met, Acitak, Cimetiget
MINOR
Lafutidine
Brand(s): Lafter, Lafudac, Lafty
MINOR
Roxatidine
Brand(s): Rotane, Zorpex, Roximol
MINOR
Nizatidine
Brand(s): Axid
MINOR
Famotidine
Brand(s): Fagene, Avifam, Pedin
MINOR
Ranitidine
Brand(s): Acigo, Ranis, Randor
MINOR
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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Mos Q

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Dear sir, I have infected with malaria can you tell proper treatment my platelets is less than 48 k please guide me
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Diabetes Specialist
malaria mai platelet kyu kam hoga
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My son have maleriya and dengue positive. As per blood reports Platelets are 1.95 Next day 1.70 Yesterday 1.85 lacks Admitted in nursing home Continue drip for fluid deficiency taking care Now What we have to take careAlso bp normal Ultrasound normal Chest x ray normalAll other blood reports normal
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetes Specialist
All that is required for Dengue is Plenty of fluids and what I gather from your information , he does not require hospitalisation . For malaria he must have already got treatmentfor more information on Dengue read my article http://knockknockdoctor.blogspot.in/2016/08/dengue.html
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FAQs

Q. Is Mos Q good for leg cramps/ cramps/ stop leg cramps/ help leg cramps?
Yes. Mos Q is used in certain cases to prevent and treat night leg cramps which regularly disrupt sleep
Q. Does Mos Q help with restless leg syndrome?
No. Mos Q is not indicated for use in neurological conditions like restless leg syndrome. It is used in certain cases to prevent and treat night leg cramps
Q. Is quinine an alkaloid/ a stimulant/ a diuretic?
Quinine is an alkaloid obtained from bark of the cinchona tree. It is not a stimulant (i.e. does not stimulate the brain or any mental functions) or a diuretic (does not increase urine output)
Q. Can you take quinine with warfarin?
Taking warfarin with quinine may increase risk of unexplained bleeding or bruising as quinine may decrease platelet count in blood (thrombocytopenia). Please inform your doctor about all medications you are taking currently before starting quinine treatment
Q. Does Mos Q prevent malaria?
No. Mos Q does not prevent malaria. It is used for the treatment of malaria (caused by parasite Plasmodium falciparum) which is resistant to multiple drugs including chloroquine.

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