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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.

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Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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