Formulary Monographs [QUININE SULPHATE, 083008]
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QUININE SULPHATE
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ANTIPROTOZOALS
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Malaria.
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Phototoxicity, ototoxicity, drug fever.
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Adult: 600mg every 8 hours for 7 days. Pediatric: 10mg/kg 3 times daily for 7 days.
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The manufacturers state that quinine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus.
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Although quinine generally is considered compatible with breast-feeding, the risks and benefits to the infant and mother should be assessed and the drug should be used with caution in nursing women.
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