Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate

Also known as: Oxine Sulphate

Drug #1579

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is used in the treatment of skin, oropharyngeal and vaginal disorders.

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Primary Characteristics

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is also known as Oxine Sulphate.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 388.4 · Solubility in Water: very soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: slighty soluble · Non-proprietary name: Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate.

Molecular structure of Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via hepatic, plasma half-life is 32-50 days.

Indications

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Bacterial infections, Folliculitis, Fungal infection.

Contraindications

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency
Adult Dosage
465 mg	465 mg	—
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

4 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Cardiomyopathy .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate are Drowsiness, Drowsiness, Visual changes, Headache, Cardiovascular collapse, Severe irritation, Redness.

Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Aplastic anemia, Deafness , Muscle weakness, Porphyria, Tinnitus, Weight loss.

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid eyes, mouth and mucous membranes.Should be used with laution in hepatic disease pateint, G6PD deficiency, psoniasis, porphyria, long term use in children is not recomended.

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Cream

0.5 %w/w

Drug Classification

1.6.2.2.2 — Quinolones
2.6.3 — Antifungal drugs

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Hydroxyquinolone Sulphate in Pakistan:

Martin