| Category of Drug | Quinine is an Anti-Infectives |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Quinine is used for Multiple drug resistant P. falciparum malaria |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. SUSPENSION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Haemoglobinuria 2. Optic neuritis 3. Tinnitus 4. Quinine resistant falciparum 5. Pregnancy 6. Lactation 10. Prolonged QT interval. |
| Precautions | 1. Atrial fibrillation 2. Conduction defects 3. Heart block 4. Monitor for signs of cardiac toxicity and blood glucose levels 5. Renal impairment 6. G-6- PD deficiency |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Cinchonism 2. Hypersensitivity reactions 3. Haemorrhage and asthma 4. Hypoglycaemia 5. Renal damage 6. Blood disorders 7. Cardiovascular 8. Gastrointestinal and CNS effects |
| Pregnancy Category | X |
