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| Pronunciation |
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 (KWYE
nine) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Formula
Q® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antimalarial Agent |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to quinine or any other part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Black water fever, G6PD
deficiency, inflammation of a nerve in the eye, or ringing in the ears.
If you have a low platelet count because of previous quinine or
quinidine use.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat leg cramps.
This medicine is used to treat malaria. |
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| How does it work? |
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Quinine prevents malaria from reproducing.
If used for leg cramps, quinine calms the
muscle. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine with food to prevent upset stomach.
Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or
crush. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Malaria:
Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
Leg muscle cramps:
Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take
more often than every 24 hours, unless instructed by healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have a fast heartbeat or are taking medicines to control your
heartbeat, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have myasthenia gravis, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Avoid foods or drinks that contain quinine, such as tonic water.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while
taking this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Belly pain.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea.
Change in color of urine to black or
brown. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same? |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Ringing in ears.
Pinpoint red spots on skin.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe diarrhea.
Unusual bruising or bleeding.
Sudden change in vision or in the way you see color.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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