Quinine
Edina Avdic, Pharm.D.
,
Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author:
Alice Jenh Hsu, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
FDA
FDA
FDA
Oral quinine is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated
malaria
(concurrently with
tetracycline
,
doxycycline
,
clindamycin)
in the treatment of
chloroquine
-resistant
malaria
caused by
Plasmodium falciparum
).
IV quinine is not available in the U.S.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
Babesia
species
Leg cramps. FDA advises against the use of quinine for leg cramps due to reports of severe hematologic adverse events.
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