Quinine (Oral Route)

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Quinine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Qualaquin
  • Quinamm
  • Quiphile

Description

Quinine is used to treat malaria. This medicine usually is given with one or more other medicines for malaria.

Quinine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. Do not confuse quinine with quinidine, a different medicine that is used for heart problems.

Quinine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, quinine is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Babesiosis (infection caused by parasites)

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Extended Release
  • Tablet
  • Capsule
Before Using

DR601187

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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