Quinine
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- Oral quinine is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria (concurrently with tetracycline, doxycycline, clindamycin) in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum).
- IV quinine is not available in the U.S.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Babesia species
- Leg cramps. FDA advises against the use of quinine for leg cramps due to reports of severe hematologic adverse events.
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- Oral quinine is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria (concurrently with tetracycline, doxycycline, clindamycin) in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum).
- IV quinine is not available in the U.S.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Babesia species
- Leg cramps. FDA advises against the use of quinine for leg cramps due to reports of severe hematologic adverse events.
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