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It has been used to treat malaria (sometimes called "ague" in history), but isn't always effective for it nowadays. (The strains mutate and evolve quickly.)

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quinine is used to treat malaria

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How do you spell quinine?

That is the correct spelling of "quinine" (alkaloid from tree bark used medicinally).


What is quinine water used for?

Tonic water containing quinine is used in gin and tonic drinks. Originally, this was for the anti-malarial qualities of quinine. In the United States, although quinine is a prescription drug, tonic water containing quinine is readily available in most grocery stores. This is often used as a remedy for nocturnal leg cramps. Caution should be used when consuming quinine in any form, however, since quinine can have severe side effects, should not be taken by people with certain conditions, and should not be taken with certain medications.


Can quinine be used as a concetracepion?

There is no evidence quinine has any contraceptive effect, and it presents dangers from side effects.


What drugs was used to fight malaria?

Quinine.


Is quinine used for muscle cramps?

Yes, it can be.


Can quinine be used for leg cramps?

Yes it can be.


Is quinine a stimulate a depressant or neither what is it?

Quinine is a drug used to treat malaria. It is neither a stimulant nor a depressant.


Why sulfuric acid is used in the estimation of quinine sulfate by florimetry?

The fluorescence of quinine is stronger in sulfuric acid solutions.


Can quinine help Attention Disorder?

My understanding is that quinine is used to treat malaria...I've never heard of it being used to treat ADD or ADHD.


What is a sentence with the word quinine?

Quinine is the "drug" from the bark of Cinchona tree that has got antiparasitic properties. It can be used against Malaria.


What drug was once used to fight marlaria?

QUININE!


Is quinine used to treat measles?

yes it is