By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 See quinine sulfate contraindications/cautions, adverse events and drug interaction check in epocrates
By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 Serious adverse reactions: incl severe skin rxn, hematological events, permanent visual & hearing disturbances, hypoglycemia, renal failure, anaphylaxis
By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 Quinine toxicity: sx cluster incl tinnitus, dizziness, disorientation, nausea, visual changes, auditory deficits; arrhythmias, incl torsades de pointes; serious hypersensitivity rxn
By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 Serious safety concerns, incl fatalities assoc w/ quinine-containing drug products, many dose-related, ↑risk in older pts
By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 Muscle cramps (not FDA-approved). Serious risks outweigh any potential benefits. In 2007, FDA halted manufacture of unapproved quinine cramp remedies d/t toxicity concerns5,6
By vgreene, 16 April, 2020 Anti-inflammatory. Historically used as an anti-inflammatory before synthetic derivatives were available