Drug reference
quinine
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Drug class
Anti Parasitic (Anti Malaria)
Mechanism of action
Unknown; may disrupt Plasmodium DNA transcription/replication
Common side effects
- Rash
- Flushing of the skin
- Fever
- Anginal symptoms
Known interactions (4)
- dronedarone + quinine Contraindicated
- atracurium + quinine Moderate
- cisatracurium + quinine Moderate
- colchicine + quinine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is quinine?
quinine belongs to: Anti Parasitic.
How does quinine work?
Unknown; may disrupt Plasmodium DNA transcription/replication
What are the common side effects of quinine?
Rash, Flushing of the skin, Fever, Anginal symptoms
Which drugs interact with quinine?
dronedarone, atracurium, cisatracurium, colchicine
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