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Overview (Source: MedLinePlus)

Quinine is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by mosquitos in certain parts of the world). Quinine should not be used to prevent malaria or to prevent or treat nighttime leg cramps. Quinine is in a class of medications called antimalarials. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria. ... [ read more.. ]

Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)

Before taking quinine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to quinine, quinidine, mefloquine (Lariam), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetazolamide (Diamox); aminophylline; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin) and heparin; antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as desipramine; certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and itraconazole (Sporanox); cholesterol-lowering medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor); cisapride (Propulsid); dextromethorphan (a medication in many cough products); fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin) (not available in the U.S.), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), and sparfloxacin (Zagam) (not available in the U.S.); macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin) and troleandomycin (not available in the U.S.); medications for diabetes such as repaglinide (Prandin); medications for high blood pressure; medications for irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), digoxin (Lanoxin), disopyramide (Norpace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), flecainide (Tambocor), procainami ... [ read more.. ]

Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)

You may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while you are taking this medication. Your doctor will tell you what you should do if you develop hypoglycemia. He or she may tell you to check your blood sugar, eat or drink a food or beverage that contains sugar, such as hard candy or fruit juice, or get medical care. Follow these directions carefully if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia: shakiness; dizziness or lightheadedness; sweating; nervousness or irritability; sudden changes in behavior or mood; headache; numbness or tingling around the mouth; weakness; pale skin; hunger; clumsy or jerky movements. If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms may develop. Be sure that your family, friends, and other people who spend time with you know that if you have any of the following symptoms, they should get medical treatment for you immediately: confusion; seizures; loss of consciousness. Quinine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea; restlessness; difficulty hearing or ringing in the ears; confusion; nervousness. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: rash; hives; itching; hoarseness; difficulty breathing or swallowing; swelling of the face, throat, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs; fever; blisters; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; blurriness or changes in color vision; inability to hear o ... [ read more.. ]

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