Question 1

is quinora (quinidine sulfate) a heart or blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Quinidin-Quinora: It is a heart medicine used to treat rhythm problem of the heart.

Question 2

are quinine and quinidine the same drug?

Accepted Answer

No: Quinine is used to treat malaria and we used to use it nocturnal leg cramps and was very effective until the fda using arcane political science stopped that. Quinidine is used for cardiac (heart) problems.

Question 3

which drugs are mostly recomended to start therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation. is quinidine a good chioce?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation: Quinidine is only rarely used any more. We older doctors learned years ago that we killed some folks with it. There are more recent and safer drugs that we use now. Talk to your doctor to discuss if you have afib, a cloud doctor shouldn't be advising you without knowing your situation.

Question 4

how does quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide treat atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Variable: These medications are older antiarrythmics that have been around for decades and may suppress af. They must be used very cautiously and only by very experienced cardiologists, due to their potential to actually cause potentailly life threatening ventricular arrythmias in certain patients - called a pro-arrthymic effect..Newer medications have been shown to be both safer and more effective.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: quinidine?

Accepted Answer

Antiarrythmic: Used in the 70 and 80 s  caused proarrythmias and not used today.

Question 6

is neomycin sulfate a sulfa drug, that would cause an allergy if applied to skin?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible, but an infection is also a possible cause. Watch for redness, swelling and fever.

Question 7

most effective medicines for spring time allergies?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are various antihistamines that are good for seasonal allergies many of which are over the counter such as Claritin Allegra or zyrtec. If those do not help there are prescription antihistamines and nasal sprays which can help.

Question 8

is there an otc medicine i can take for winter allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I presume you must be referring to dry, itchy skin that occurs in winter also called the winter itch. It is not an allergy but caused by drying of the skin due to evaporation of skin oils. This is due to the low humidity and use of dry indoor heat. The treatment is regular application of a good skin moisturizer daily after bath and also using a humidifier to reduce dryness.

Question 9

could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug allergy is a complex issue, so many drugs r in the market with many active / inactive ingredients, fortunately enough only few people develop drug allergy, if at all in doubt stop the medicine review it with ur doctor to replace it, if it is an absolute necessity to take the drug in question consult an allergist.

Question 10

best otc medicine for dog allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cetirizine: The most effective second generation, minimally sedating antihistamine is Cetirizine (adult dose 10 mg at bedtime). No antihistamine will allow ad lib dog contact so minimize contact, keep dog out of bedroom, use hepa filter in bedroom. If still symptoms have to consider rehousing  dog in another home.

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How does quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide treat atrial fibrillation?

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What is the definition or description of: quinidine?

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Most effective medicines for spring time allergies?

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