Emquin 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Emquin 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Emquin 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emquin 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Emquin 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Emquin 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emquin 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Emquin 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Emquin 500 Tablet in conditions like Porphyria. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emquin 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Emquin 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emquin 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emquin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emquin 500 Tablet is used -
Is the use of Emquin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Emquin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Emquin without medical advice.
Is the use of Emquin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Emquin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Emquin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Emquin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Emquin 500 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Emquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Emquin 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Emquin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Emquin 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emquin 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emquin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Emquin 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emquin 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Emquin 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emquin 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emquin 500 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Emquin 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emquin 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Emquin 500 Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Emquin can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.
Yes, long-term use of Emquin may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Emquin. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Emquin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Emquin is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Emquin works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival, this results in starvation and death of parasites. Hence in this way, it prevents us from malaria.
Rarely, Emquin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.
No, Emquin is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.
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