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Quinine has traditionally been used to relieve leg cramps. If used in moderation, it may help. Quinine and Fansidar are used in combination to kill the single-celled parasites that cause malaria. A two-week course of treatment is used to kill parasite in the liver. Hospitalization is usually required to monitor the patient's situation. But used as a beverage, such as tonic water, it has no side effects except to perhaps relieve mild leg cramps, and it doesn't work for everyone. Diet tonic water is as effective as regular - the regular usually contains sugar or sugar syrup.
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Can quinine be used as a concetracepion?
There is no evidence quinine has any contraceptive effect, and it presents dangers from side effects.
Can antibiotics affect the use of quinine?
No quinine is more for malaria. It is an anti-protozoal. Mixing antibiotics with quinine is not the best idea. It increases antibiotics side effects.
Does rite aid sell quinine water?
Quinine was pulled from shelves a few years ago, due to adverse effects on the heart
How does grape fruit affects the absorption of quinine sulfate?
Grapefruit can affect the absorption of quinine sulfate by inhibiting the enzyme CYP3A4, which is involved in the metabolism of many drugs, including quinine. This inhibition can lead to increased concentrations of quinine in the bloodstream, potentially enhancing its effects and side effects. As a result, consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking quinine sulfate may necessitate closer monitoring of the drug's efficacy and safety. It is advisable to consult a healthcare provider before combining these substances.
What uses is Quinine?
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.)
Difference between the quinine and quinidine?
Quinine and quinidine are both alkaloids derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, but they serve different purposes in medicine. Quinine is primarily used to treat malaria, while quinidine is mainly used to manage certain types of cardiac arrhythmias. Although they share a similar chemical structure, quinidine has more pronounced effects on the heart, which is why it's used in cardiovascular treatments. Additionally, quinidine can have more side effects related to heart rhythm compared to quinine.
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.
Could quinine in tonic water any effects on medication?
Yeah, you can. Some people have a bad reaction to the quinine in tonic water, but this is rare and if you were one of the people who had a reaction to it, it would affect you whether coumadin was involved or not.
What does tonic water do to your body?
Quinine, the additive in tonic water, causes side effects within the body that is dangerous in large amounts. Known effects on the body reported are rare blood disorders, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Is there an expiration of quinine?
can quinine go bad
Does tonic water cause sleeplessness or difficulty in falling asleep?
The ingredient that is unique to tonic water is quinine. Although quinine has many bad effects when consumed to great excess, insomnia is not among them. In fact, somnolence -- the opposite of insomnia -- is common.
What part of speech is the word quinine?
Quinine is a noun.
