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

Eriquin 200mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine. It is used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasites and reduces their number in your body. This way it stops the infection from spreading.Eriquin 200mg Tablet is generally given in combination with another antimalarial medicine. Take Eriquin 200mg Tablet 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. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too.Take measures, such as using insect repellent creams on parts of your body not covered by clothing, to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes. Spray mosquito repellant 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. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include weakness, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and itching. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as kidney and liver diseases, problems with your heart, high blood pressure, or low levels of white blood cells. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

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

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zaina 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zaina 5mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zaina 5mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Zaina 5mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zaina 5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zaina 5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Zaina 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

vial of 100 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Bisphosphonate Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

Hypercalcemia|Osteoporosis

Store below 30°C

Q. What is Zaina 5mg Injection? What is it used for?
Zaina 5mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called bisphosphonates that prevents abnormal breakdown of the bones. Zaina 5mg Injection is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis and fractures in people with metastatic cancer (a cancer which spreads to newer areas of the body). It may also be used to treat hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels).

Q. How does Zaina 5mg Injection work?
Zaina 5mg Injection works by increasing the density of the bones which helps in preventing osteoporosis. In addition to that, it helps to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused due to secondary bone cancer. Also, it is helpful in treating metastasis of bone which is caused due to breast cancer.

Q. How long should I take Zaina 5mg Injection?
Zaina 5mg Injection should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. The medicine takes around 6 month to show its maximum benefits on bones. However, in some cases, the doctor may suggest Zaina 5mg Injection for a longer duration. The exact duration will depend on the condition you are being treated for.

Q. How is Zaina 5mg Injection administered?
Zaina 5mg Injection should be administered by a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Zaina 5mg Injection.

Q. Why can you not lie down after taking Zaina 5mg Injection?
One should not lie down after taking Zaina 5mg Injection as there is a possibility that the medication might come back up into the esophagus (food pipe). Due to this the esophagus may also get damaged. Staying upright will help the medicine to settle down quickly in your stomach and prevent side effects like heartburn and pain.

Q. Is Zaina 5mg Injection safe?
Zaina 5mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. What other lifestyle changes should I make?
To get maximum benefit from Zaina 5mg Injection, there are certain lifestyle changes that you must adhere to. Include some calcium or Vitamin D rich foods for bone strength. Try to spend more time in sunlight to get natural vitamin D. Quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption as they may harm your bones. You can take up an exercise regime such as walking and low-impact aerobics as they are good for your bones. Similarly, you can try strength-training exercises where you use your own body weight which in turn improve bone health.

Headache
Back pain
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Fatigue
Bone pain
Nausea
Vomiting