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:
fever, chills, confusion, weakness;
severe vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
problems with vision or hearing;
chest pain, trouble breathing;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
fast, pounding, or fluttering heartbeats;
weak or shallow breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
pale skin, easy bruising, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
headache, blurred vision;
dizziness, spinning sensation;
increased sweating;
mild nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain;
muscle weakness; or
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under the skin.
