Cinchonism in a patient taking Quinine for leg cramps.
Quinine is often used as a treatment for benign nocturnal cramps. The use of Quinine remains controversial with conflicting studies regarding its efficacy. Quinine has a side effect profile that cannot be ignored. Cinchonism, or quinine toxicity, includes nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus. Many other side effects have been reported in the literature. A case report demonstrating the side effects of quinine is presented. We briefly review the literature on quinine and alternative medications.
Barrocas
Alex M
AM
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Cymet
Tyler
T
D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D008517:Phytotherapy; D019338:Polypharmacy; D011803:Quinine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020922:Sleep-Wake Transition Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D011803:Quinine