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    • QUININE SULFATE (Generic for QUALAQUIN)

    • QTY 60
    • 324 MG
    • Capsule
    • Near  77381

QUININE (KWYE nine) treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.

QUININE SULFATE (Generic for QUALAQUIN) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Quinine Sulfate 324mg, Oral capsule

    • Interaction: Tobacco
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not smoke or use tobacco products while taking this medication. When used together, your medication may not work as well for you.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid smoking tobacco while taking quinine. In healthy male smokers, the single dose AUC of quinine was reduced 44% and the Cmax was 18% lower than in non-smokers. Smoking has been observed to have less of an impact in patients receiving quinine for acute malaria. In malaria patients receiving a 7-day course of quinine, the AUC was reduced by 25% and the Cmax decreased 16.5% in smokers. Cigarette smoking did not appear to influence therapeutic outcomes; therefore, increasing the dose of quinine in smokers is not recommended.

  • Quinine Sulfate 324mg, Oral capsule

    • Interaction: Food
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Some food products may contain Quinine (Tonic Water). To avoid additive effects and decrease the potential for side effects while taking medications containing quinine; avoid the use of Tonic Water. Contact your health care provider promptly if you experience side effects such as headache, changes in vision or hearing, or a racing heartbeat while taking Quinine.
    • Notes for Professionals: Clinicians should be aware that some food and beverage products contain quinine. Tonic water commonly contains quinine and may have additive effects when taken with quinine medications. One study reported that the concentrations of quinine in tonic water are not significant enough to result in drug interactions with CYP2D6 substrates.

  • Quinine Sulfate 324mg, Oral capsule

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during quinine treatment due to the risk for increased quinine exposure and adverse reactions. Quinine is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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