Quinine (Systemic)
Category- Antimyotonic
- antiprotozoal
DescriptionQuinine (KWYE-nine)
is used to treat malaria. This medicine usually is given with one or more
other medicines for malaria.
Quinine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Do not confuse quinine with quinidine
, a different
medicine that is used for heart problems.
Quinine is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following
dosage forms:
Oral
-
Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
-
Tablets (U.S.)
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