Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis. This includes the treatment of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not available. While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects. It can be taken by mouth or intravenously. Malaria resistance to quinine occurs in certain areas of the world. Quinine is also used as an ingredient in tonic water and other beverages to impart a bitter taste.
Kínín molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Classification
Chemical: Medicine
Tag: Adulterant
Effects
Increased Heart Rate
Stimulation
Alertness Enhancement
Talkativeness
Light Sensitivity
Routes of Administration
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Quinine - DrugsPRO efnisleiðsögn
Quinine: Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis. This includes the treatment of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not available. While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due
