Question 1

what is the definition or description of: quinine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Quinine overdose: Quinine ( Qualaquin) is an anti-parasitic medication used in the treatment of  malaria. An overdose is when an excessive or dangerous amount of a medication or substance is used.

Question 2

what is the treatment for quinine overdose?

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Quinine: If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may administer activated charcoal to help reduce the amount of the medication that is absorbed into the bloodstream.
 
 
 
Treatment will also involve supportive care, which consists of treating symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. Supportive treatment options for a quinine overdose may include fluids through an intravenous (IV) line an.

Question 3

can you easily overdose on quinine?

Accepted Answer

Quinine: Quinine (originally derived from the cinchona tree) is still used sometimes as part of the treatment of certain forms of malaria.  The earliest symptoms are cinchonism with ringing in the ears and sometimes hearing difficulties and rashes.  Very high doses of quinine can cause death usually because of cardiac toxicity.

Question 4

are quinine and quinidine the same drug?

Accepted Answer

No: Quinine is used to treat malaria and we used to use it nocturnal leg cramps and was very effective until the fda using arcane political science stopped that. Quinidine is used for cardiac (heart) problems.

Question 5

what effects does an overdose of quinine sulphate have on the body?

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Quinine: Effects of an overdose

 people who take too much quinine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
 
 •headaches 
•nausea and vomiting 
•abdominal (stomach) pain 
•diarrhea 
•drowsiness 
•incoordination 
•breathing problems 
•dizziness 
•sweating 
•flushing (sudden redness and warmth of the skin) 
•ringing in the ears 
•hearing problems, including complete hearing loss 
•vision problems, .

Question 6

in drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia due to quinine drug, what organ is usually affected?

Accepted Answer

: Any organ be affected due to bleeding from small blood vessels. Most dangerous would be bleeding in the brain.

Question 7

where can you buy quinine?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy: Quinine is only available by prescription in the U.S.  You need a doctor's prescription for it.  Then, you can take it to any pharmacy to get it filled.  If they don't have it in stock, they can order it for you.

Question 8

is quinine water a medicine?

Accepted Answer

Tonic water?: Tonic water is water with minor amounts of quinine. The levels are too low to be considered medicinal.

Question 9

who knows the side effects of taking quinine?

Accepted Answer

Quinine: Cinchonism, diarrhea, constipation, erectile dysfunction, changes in electrolytes & sugar & heart function.

Question 10

if one is allergic to iodine, can also be allergic to quinine?

Accepted Answer

Anything's possible: Yes. You can be allergic to many different chemicals including drugs. Does that mean you will be? Maybe but it's unpredictable.

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