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Medicine Details

Emquin 40mg Injection

Manufacturer: Merck Ltd

Salt Composition: Chloroquine (40mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Malaria Emquin 40mg Injection is used 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. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines 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.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Emquin 40mg Injection is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Emquin 40mg Injection 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 in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset. You may experience weakness, vomiting, rash, and itching as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects 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 to Use: Emquin 40mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication that 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.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emquin 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Emquin 40mg Injection 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 - Emquin 40mg Injection 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. - Driving : UNSAFE - Emquin 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Sometimes Emquin 40mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Emquin 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emquin 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Emquin 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emquin 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

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Packaging: vial of 30 ml Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Malaria

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION