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

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 5

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 6

does magnesium gluconate surpress your appetite?

Accepted Answer

It may.: Magnesium products can cause GI upset and diarrhea.
For people with kidney failure they are contra indicated since the blood level can rise to dangerous levels.
On the other hand if you are on diuretics such as Lasix (furosemide) it can be deficient and cause cardiac arrythmias so it should be replaced just as we replace potassium.

Question 7

chlorhexidine gluconate taste bad?

Accepted Answer

It may: Chlorhexidine gluconate may leave an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Do not rinse your mouth to remove this taste after using the medication. You may rinse the medicine away and reduce its effectiveness. Chlorhexidine may also stain your teeth or other dental work (crowns, fillings, bridges, dentures). You will often need to seek your dentist or dental hygienist to remove these brown stains.

Question 8

how does chlorhexidine gluconate work?

Accepted Answer

Stops Bacteria: Chlorhexidine damages the cell walls of many oral bacteria (and some funguses and viruses), thereby either stopping them from reproducing or killing them directly. Like any medication (including oral rinses), it can have unwanted side effects, so it should only be prescribed by a doctor/dentist and monitored regularly. In low concentrations, it can be quite useful in dentistry for various issues.

Question 9

what is peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) used for?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis : Peridex, (chlorhexidine gluconate) or chlorhexidine, is an antimicrobial.  It reduces the number of bacteria in the mouth when it is used, typically rinsing twice a day.  It is used to treat gingivitis, or red, swollen gums.

Question 10

can children use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

Accepted Answer

Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate): Clinical effectiveness and safety of Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) have not been established in children under the age of 18. In addition, why would a child have severe gingival problems?

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