Drug interactions
Memantine + Quinine
Severity: Minor
Memantine and Quinine: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Both drugs are cationic and may compete for renal tubular secretion, which could slightly raise concentrations of either drug. The effect is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Memantine and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Memantine belongs to Central Nervous System; Quinine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Competition for renal tubular cationic transport.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor for memantine adverse effects such as dizziness or confusion.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Quinine
- Arsenic trioxide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Quinine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Mefloquine + Quinine Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Quinine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Memantine
- Ketamine + Memantine Major
- Acetazolamide + Memantine Moderate
- Aluminum hydroxide + Memantine Moderate
- Amantadine + Memantine Moderate
- Dextromethorphan + Memantine Moderate
- Dofetilide + Memantine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Memantine with Quinine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Memantine and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs are cationic and may compete for renal tubular secretion, which could slightly raise concentrations of either drug. The effect is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Memantine and Quinine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed; monitor for memantine adverse effects such as dizziness or confusion.
What other medicines interact with Quinine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Quinine page.
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