Quinine Sulfate is used to treat an established malarial infection.

Quinine sulphate is also used to help minimize or eliminate painful muscle cramps, which may occur as a result of kidney failure and hemodialysis.

Malaria is caused by an organism, which classed as a protozoa and is a parasite which is carried by mosquitoes. During a bite from a mosquito, the parasite passes into the body. Once inside, it lives and reproduces. This results in the infection known as malaria.

In the blood, malaria

Quinine Sulfate doses for the treatment of Falciparum Malaria: A course usually lasts 7 days. Treatment is usually given orally.

Quinine Sulfate Dosage For Adults:
600 mg every eight hours for 7 days

Quinine Sulfate Dosage For Children:
10 mg per kg body-weight every 8 hours for 7 days.
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The effects of digoxin, flecainide and cimetidine are increased by Quinine, possibly leading to toxicity.

There is an increased risk of fits if Quinine Sulfate is given together with mefloquine.

Quinine Sulfate precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding:
Quinine Sulfate has been used for the treatment of malaria in pregnant women. Quinine Sulfate treatment is important because if a pregnant woman gets malaria,

· Rash
· Nausea
· Low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia)
· Severe swelling of lips, face or tongue (angioedema)
· Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus)
· Flushing
· Kidney failure

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