Stan Q 300mg Injection

Stan Q 300mg Injection 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 300mg Injection 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 300mg Injection 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.

• Malaria

Malaria
Stan Q 300mg Injection 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.

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 Quomori

• Vomiting
• Deafness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Ringing in ear
• Diarrhea
• Vertigo
• Increased sweating

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Stan Q 300mg Injection is to be taken with food.

Stan Q 300mg Injection 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.

• Stan Q 300mg Injection helps in the treatment of malaria.

• 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.

• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.

• Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Stan Q 300mg Injection affects you.

• Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Stan Q 300mg Injection and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.

• 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.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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