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  • Quinine (Qualaquin)
    Doxycycline hyclate
  • Quinine (Qualaquin)
    Doxycycline hyclate

  • Summary of Qualaquin vs. Vibramycin

    Summary for Antimalarial
    Prescription only

    Quinine (Qualaquin) is used to treat malaria in people ages 16 years and older. It's not used for preventing malaria. It's available as a capsule taken every 8 hours. Side effects of quinine (Qualaquin) include nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Taking it with food can ease some stomach-related side effects. It's typically not a first-choice option because it has a lot of side effects, drug interactions, and needs to be taken in combination with either doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx) or certain other antimalarial medications.

    Summary for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Doxycycline hyclate is an antibiotic that treats many conditions, including acne, chlamydia, sinus infection, and urinary tract infection (UTI). It's taken by mouth, typically once or twice daily. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid syrup. Side effects of doxycycline hyclate include stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting.

  • Indications of Qualaquin vs. Vibramycin

    Indications for
    •Treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum in people ages 16 years and older
    Indications for

    Doxycycline hyclate is used to prevent malaria due to the parasite Plasmodium falciparum and to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. Some examples include:

    •Respiratory tract infections, including in the nose, throat, and lungs
    •Infections caused by ticks, mites, or fleas (Rocky Mountain spotted fever or typhus fever)
    •Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, chancroid, and syphilis
    •Lyme disease
    •Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    •Severe acne
    •Anthrax
    •Plague
    •Cholera

  • Pros and Cons of Qualaquin vs. Vibramycin

    Pros and Const for Antimalarial
    Pros
    •Only need to take for a week to treat malaria
    •Taken by mouth
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Taken every 8 hours
    •Only available as a capsule
    •Interacts with a lot of medications, including certain antiseizure medications and antibiotics
    Pros and Const for Tetracycline antibiotic
    Pros
    •Good alternative for some infections if you're allergic to penicillins
    •Treats many different infections, including severe acne and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia
    •Available as a liquid for those who have trouble swallowing pills
    •Likely safe for people who have kidney problems
    Cons
    •Can raise your risk of sunburns
    •Can sometimes cause stomach discomfort or stomach upset
    •Interacts with blood thinners and birth control pills
    •Not safe for young children or pregnant females

  • Common Side Effects of Qualaquin vs. Vibramycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache
    •Sweating
    •Ringing in the ears
    •Hearing loss
    •Dizziness
    •Blurry vision
    •Changes in how you see color
    Common Side Effects for
    •Stomach upset
    •Nausea
    •Vomiting
    •Loss of appetite
    •Sunburn

  • Warnings of Qualaquin vs. Vibramycin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for leg cramps
    •Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)
    •Hemolytic anemia (low red blood cells)
    •Life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm
    •Low blood sugar
    •Severe skin and allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Permanent tooth discoloration
    •Severe diarrhea
    •Severe skin reactions
    •High pressure in the brain (intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri)
    •Harm to unborn and young babies
    •Sunburn
    •Damage to the esophagus
    •New infections
    •Drug-resistant bacteria

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