Quinine Sulfate
Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) is a prescription antimalarial medication used to treat certain types of malaria infections caused by Plasmodium parasites. It works by interfering with the parasite's ability to survive and multiply in the bloodstream. This medication is typically reserved for cases where other antimalarial treatments are not appropriate or available.
Qualaquin is a prescription antimalarial used to treat certain malaria infections when other treatments are not suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 647128
- Generic
- Qualaquin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and other malaria parasites when first-line treatments are not appropriate or available. Not recommended for prevention of malaria.
Quinine interferes with the malaria parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin within infected red blood cells, which helps eliminate the parasite from the bloodstream.
Requires careful medical monitoring due to risk of serious side effects including cardiac arrhythmias, hypoglycemia, and cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, visual changes). Should not be used for minor muscle cramps. Only available through restricted distribution programs. Patients should be monitored for signs of adverse reactions throughout treatment.
Official drug label
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