Quinine sulphate is indicated in the resistant strains of plasmodium falciparum malaria. It is also indicated as a muscle relaxant in myotonia congenita and myotonic contraction as well as nocturnal muscle cramps. A secondary indication is its use in the diagnostic test for myasthenia gravis.
The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using quinine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
rnfever, chills, confusion, weakness;
rnsevere vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
rnproblems with vision or hearing;
rnchest pain, trouble breathing;
rnurinating less than usual or not at all;
rnfast, pounding, or fluttering heartbeats;
rnweak or shallow breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
rnpale skin, easy bruising, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
rnfever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
rnloss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
rnLess serious side effects may include:
rnheadache, blurred vision;
rndizziness, spinning sensation;
rnincreased sweating;
rnmild nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain;
rnmuscle weakness; or
rnwarmth, redness, or tingly feeling under the skin.
