MalariaQuinidineChloroquineOrally or intravenouslyMefloquineAnti-malarialQualaquinBarkCrampsAntimalarial drugsSulfateToxicityProphylacticMedicationTonic waterClass of medicationsBitter tasteCinchona treesMedicinesResistanceTreatmentTreesBabesiosisLumefantrineAntimalarialsInfectionCapsuleSideNaturallyIngredientsHerbsExtractsDosesAdherenceImmuneCombinationSearchTimeIncludeClinicalTreatDrugWorldBodyMedicalTimesRiskWorks
Malaria18
- Quinine is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by mosquitos in certain parts of the world). (medlineplus.gov)
- Quinine should not be used to prevent malaria. (medlineplus.gov)
- Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Malaria resistance to quinine occurs in certain areas of the world. (wikipedia.org)
- While it is unclear if use during pregnancy carries potential for fetal harm, treating malaria during pregnancy with quinine when appropriate is still recommended. (wikipedia.org)
- Treatment of malaria with quinine marks the first known use of a chemical compound to treat an infectious disease. (wikipedia.org)
- As of 2006, quinine is no longer recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a first-line treatment for malaria, because there are other substances that are equally effective with fewer side effects. (wikipedia.org)
- Other conventional medicines available at the time included quinine, for treating malaria, and morphine and chloroform, to block pain. (labmanager.com)
- Malaria could possibly be treated with some effectiveness using quinine, derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, however there was little else. (maxraven.info)
- Quinine sulfate works by interfering with the growth and reproduction of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium. (sibbt.com)
- Although quinine is frequently prescribed for leg cramps, the labeling on Qualaquin (approved to treat malaria) states that side effects include cardiac arrhythmia, low platelet counts, severe hypersensitivity reaction, and death. (thecamreport.com)
- Ghanaian quinine is a shrub from West Africa containing the antimicrobial alkaloid cryptolepine, and is used in ethnomedicine to treat malaria, hepatitis, septicemia, and tuberculosis. (neurosciencenews.com)
- Effectiveness trials in African children with malaria? (cermel.org)
- When it is administered for treatment of P falciparum malaria, this drug must be used as part of combination therapy (eg, typically with quinine or quinidine). (medscape.com)
- Clindamycin is part of combination therapy for drug-resistant malaria (eg, typically with quinine or quinidine). (medscape.com)
- The commonly used drugs used to treat malaria in South Sudan are artemether with lumefantrine (as "Co-artem" or "Riamet"), artesunate and amodiaquine, quinine and occasionally doxycycline. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
- Confusional states also occur but distinguishing malaria and quinine as the underlying cause is difficult. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
- For treatment of malaria, the average recommended daily adult dose of quinine is 600 mg by mouth, every 8 hours, for 3 to 7 days. (mediresource.com)
Quinidine5
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to quinine, quinidine, mefloquine (Lariam), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in quinine capsules. (medlineplus.gov)
- Quinine (and quinidine) are used as the chiral moiety for the ligands used in Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation as well as for numerous other chiral catalyst backbones. (wikipedia.org)
- Side effects from quinine or quinidine. (cdc.gov)
- by itself for prevention or in combination with either quinine or quinidine when used for treatment. (cdc.gov)
- Quinidine gluconate can be administered IV and is the only parenterally available quinine derivative in the United States. (medscape.com)
Chloroquine8
- So has the effectiveness of its successors - atabrine, chloroquine, mefloquine and many others. (timeshighereducation.com)
- Compared with a study before implementation of the protocol, more prescriptions met the protocol standards for correct chloroquine dose, whereas regimens for administration of intrave- nous quinine were still inadequate. (who.int)
- Par rapport à une étude effectuée avant l'application du protocole, un plus grand nombre d'ordonnances se conformaient aux normes du protocole concernant la dose correcte de chloroquine, alors que les schémas d'administration de quinine par voie intraveineuse demeuraient inappropriés. (who.int)
- Methemoglobinemia is a complication that may be associated with high-dose regimens of quinine or the derivatives chloroquine and primaquine. (medscape.com)
- Leaf extracts are said to have the same effectiveness as quinine and chloroquine, the conventional medications that are used. (blogspot.com)
- Chloroquine[a] and quinine will be considered together as there are similarities in their toxic effects. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
- The toxic effects on the cardiovascular system tend to be more severe from chloroquine than quinine. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
- Gastric lavage should be considered if the patient arrives at the medical unit within one hour of ingesting quinine or chloroquine. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
Orally or intravenously1
- Quinine sulfate can be administered orally or intravenously depending on the severity of the infection. (sibbt.com)
Mefloquine1
- Mefloquine is structurally similar to quinine. (medscape.com)
Anti-malarial5
- Tonic water was initially marketed as a means of delivering quinine to consumers in order to offer anti-malarial protection. (wikipedia.org)
- According to tradition, because of the bitter taste of anti-malarial quinine tonic, British colonials in India mixed it with gin to make it more palatable, thus creating the gin and tonic cocktail, which is still popular today. (wikipedia.org)
- While it is possible to drink enough tonic water to temporarily achieve quinine levels that offer anti-malarial protection, it is not a sustainable long-term means of protection. (wikipedia.org)
- Although it is now ubiquitous in gin and tonics, its effectiveness as an anti-malarial has plummeted. (timeshighereducation.com)
- Almost all providers reported anti-malarial stock-outs, with quinine most affected. (cdc.gov)
Qualaquin2
- In the United States, quinine sulfate is commercially available in 324-mg tablets under the brand name Qualaquin. (wikipedia.org)
- The FDA is cracking down on companies that sell quinine-containing products such as Qualaquin for non-approved uses. (thecamreport.com)
Bark5
- Quinine was first isolated in 1820 from the bark of a cinchona tree, which is native to Peru, and its molecular formula was determined by Adolph Strecker in 1854. (wikipedia.org)
- species because its bark is naturally rich in Quinine, a molecule with powerful, scientifically shown and patented stimulating properties. (boots.com)
- The term derives from cinchona bark, the natural source of quinine. (cdc.gov)
- Quinine and a host of related compounds are found in the bark of trees of the genus Cinchona, which grow on the eastern and western slopes of the Andes in some of the most forbidding and inaccessible landscapes on earth. (timeshighereducation.com)
- Markham's efforts to establish "red bark" tree plantations in India were less productive of quinine but more effective from a humanitarian perspective. (timeshighereducation.com)
Cramps8
- Quinine should not be used to treat or prevent nighttime leg cramps. (medlineplus.gov)
- While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects. (wikipedia.org)
- Quinine was frequently prescribed as an off-label treatment for leg cramps at night, but this has become less common due to a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that such practice is associated with life-threatening side effects. (wikipedia.org)
- Aside from its antimalarial properties, quinine sulfate also exhibits muscle relaxant properties, which has led to its use in the treatment of muscle cramps and spasms. (sibbt.com)
- The C.A.M. Report » Blog Archive » FDA warns against using quinine to treat leg cramps. (thecamreport.com)
- FDA warns against using quinine to treat leg cramps. (thecamreport.com)
- Their concern is over the risks of quinine to treat leg cramps. (thecamreport.com)
- A study in 1992 in patients on kidney dialysis who complained of leg cramps concluded that vitamin E was as effective as with quinine. (thecamreport.com)
Antimalarial drugs1
- It is often used in combination with other antimalarial drugs to enhance its effectiveness and prevent the development of resistance. (sibbt.com)
Sulfate3
- Quinine sulfate is a pharmaceutical substance used primarily as an antimalarial agent. (sibbt.com)
- The CAS number for quinine sulfate is 6119-70-6. (sibbt.com)
- However, its use in this regard is limited, and other medications are generally preferred due to the potential side effects and toxicity associated with quinine sulfate. (sibbt.com)
Toxicity1
- Toxicity on the eye ( oculotoxicity ) is the major problem from quinine poisoning. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
Prophylactic1
- On the prophylactic influence of quinine. (jameslindlibrary.org)
Medication4
- Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with quinine and each time you refill your prescription. (medlineplus.gov)
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- Medication adherence is an essential part of patient care, especially among patients with HIV, as it greatly determines the effectiveness of treatment. (bvsalud.org)
- The respondents were most satisfied with the effectiveness of the medication and least satisfied with the side effects. (bvsalud.org)
Tonic water5
- Quinine is also used as an ingredient in tonic water to impart a bitter taste. (wikipedia.org)
- Quinine is a flavor component of tonic water and bitter lemon drink mixers. (wikipedia.org)
- On the soda gun behind many bars, tonic water is designated by the letter "Q" representing quinine. (wikipedia.org)
- In Uruguay and Argentina, quinine is an ingredient of a PepsiCo tonic water named Paso de los Toros. (wikipedia.org)
- Tonic water is carbonated water with quinine added for a bitter flavor and sweetened with cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. (fulcompany.com)
Class of medications2
- Quinine is in a class of medications called antimalarials. (medlineplus.gov)
- Quinine belongs to the class of medications known as antimalarials . (mediresource.com)
Bitter taste1
- Quinine has a bitter taste. (medlineplus.gov)
Cinchona trees2
- Tonic water's bitter flavor is created by a compound called quinine, which is obtained from cinchona trees. (fulcompany.com)
- In 1942, Japan had seized control of the cinchona trees grown for quinine in the Dutch East Indies and other parts of Asia, and Germany had seized control of captured quinine reserves and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam. (cdc.gov)
Medicines4
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- In addition, Civil War pharmacology produced competing therapies and bitter disagreements that brought the Union Army surgeon general to court-martial and established the position of one of the most versatile and effective medicines of the late 19th century: quinine. (sciencehistory.org)
- Once you know these medicines - which include macrolides and quinine and amiodarone - you can put together that list. (naplexstudyguide.com)
- As opposed to herbalism, with its untested preparations and dosages, there are numerous studies that shed light on the effectiveness of a variety of herbal medicines. (womenofgrace.com)
Resistance1
- Antimicrobial resistance is the result of microbes changing in ways that reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents to cure or prevent infections. (cdc.gov)
Treatment6
- Your child's health care provider will be monitoring the effectiveness of your child's treatment. (who.int)
- Ethnobotanical plant extracts, including Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, show strong activity against B.burgdorferi, outperforming current antibiotics for the treatment of Lyme disease. (neurosciencenews.com)
- Remarkably, a single 7-day treatment with 1% Ghanaian quinine could completely eradicate the bacterium - it did not regrow, even under optimal conditions in the drug's absence. (neurosciencenews.com)
- Effectiveness of quinine monotherapy for the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum infection in pregnant women in Lambarene, Gabon. (cermel.org)
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- This undermines the effectiveness of the available treatment options and thus contributes to the persistence of microbial infections. (who.int)
Trees1
- Cinchona is a large and diverse genus, and the trees make different amounts and qualities of quinine. (timeshighereducation.com)
Babesiosis1
- Quinine is also sometimes used to treat babesiosis (a serious or life-threatening illness that is transmitted from animals to humans by ticks). (medlineplus.gov)
Lumefantrine1
- Providers in HFs and DOs reported preferentially using artemether-lumefantrine in the first trimester due to the side effects and unavailability of quinine. (bvsalud.org)
Antimalarials1
- If you stop taking quinine too soon or if you skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the organisms may become resistant to antimalarials. (medlineplus.gov)
Infection1
- Because of its lingering, debilitating, and recurring effects, this vectorborne infection hobbled the effectiveness of combat forces and support staff. (cdc.gov)
Capsule2
- Quinine comes as a capsule to take by mouth. (medlineplus.gov)
- Each white, opaque capsule, identified 'NOVO 200', contains 200 mg of quinine sulphate USP. (mediresource.com)
Side3
- Quinine has not been shown to be effective for this purpose, and may cause serious or life-threatening side effects, including severe bleeding problems, kidney damage, irregular heartbeat, and severe allergic reactions. (medlineplus.gov)
- Given that these drugs are expensive, have potentially severe side effects, and have limited evidence supporting their effectiveness off-label, they should perhaps be used with greater caution. (ajmc.com)
- Taking quinine with pheasant's eye might increase the serious side effects of pheasant's eye. (webmd.com)
Naturally1
- Quinine is an alkaloid, a naturally occurring chemical compound. (wikipedia.org)
Ingredients1
Herbs1
- In Italy, the traditional flavoured wine Barolo Chinato is infused with quinine and local herbs, and is served as a digestif. (wikipedia.org)
Extracts1
- The researchers tested these extracts' effectiveness in vitro (outside of a living organism) against the free-swimming "planktonic" form of the bacterium as well as against microcolonies. (neurosciencenews.com)
Doses1
- Higher doses of it were originally used as an antimalarial drug, but due to its lack of safety and effectiveness, it is now banned. (fulcompany.com)
Adherence1
- Opportunities for cost minimisation should be explored, but changing drugs for cost reasons should only be considered if effectiveness, safety or adherence would not be comprised. (scot.nhs.uk)
Immune2
- There is plenty of scientific backup for Neem�s immune enhancement properties as a booster of the macrophage�s effectiveness. (dehlvi.com)
- Thrombocytopenia may result from an immune mechanism associated with quinine but this is rarely of clinical importance. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
Combination1
Search1
- He takes us through the complicated history of the search for quinine, a compound with seemingly magical properties that could quickly alleviate malaria's symptoms. (timeshighereducation.com)
Time1
- This doesn't mean that it's lost effectiveness over time. (top-tips.net)
Include1
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Clinical1
- These results indicate that essential oils show promise as treatments for persistent Lyme disease, but clinical trials are needed in order to show their effectiveness in humans. (lymetalk.net)
Treat1
- Quinine is also used to treat lupus and arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
Drug1
- Despite the many studies proving the effectiveness of activated charcoal in treating drug overdose and poisoning, Cooney points out that few homes today have activated charcoal on hand as a ready antidote in such emergencies. (heartofyemalla.com)
World1
- RTS,S/AS01 was piloted in three African countries, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, to assess safety, feasibility and cost-effectiveness in real-world settings. (bvsalud.org)
Body1
- Quinine might increase how much pheasant's eye stays in the body. (webmd.com)
Medical1
- Medical properties of quinine. (jameslindlibrary.org)
Times1
- Take quinine at around the same times every day. (medlineplus.gov)
Risk1
- The risk is reduced by administering the quinine with glucose. (southsudanmedicaljournal.com)
Works1
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