Quinine

Edina Avdic, Pharm.D., Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Alice Jenh Hsu, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID

INDICATIONS

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

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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