Hydroxyquinolines (NA)

Hydroxyquinolines (NA) is used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It kills the infection-causing microorganisms and thus treats the infection.

Hydroxyquinolines (NA) should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience a headache, nausea, hair loss, and vomiting as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

• Worm infections

Worm infections
Hydroxyquinolines (NA) is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ambizyme

• Headache
• Nausea
• Hair loss
• Vomiting
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Vertigo

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hydroxyquinolines (NA) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Hydroxyquinolines (NA) works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This treats your infection.

• You have been prescribed Hydroxyquinolines (NA) to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
• It should be taken with food.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
• Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
• Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
• Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

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