Quinine Sulfate (oral)
Strength: 324 mg
Dosage Form: Film-coated Tablet
Description:
Oral Quinine Sulfate is used to complete treatment after initial IV therapy in severe malaria cases or as an alternative where ACTs are unavailable.
Key Features:
- Effective against P. falciparum
- Often used with doxycycline or clindamycin
- Suitable for step-down therapy
Precautions:
May cause cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, visual disturbances). Use cautiously in cardiac patients.