TY - JOUR
T1 - Cinchonism in a patient taking quinine for leg cramps
AU - Barrocas, Alex M.
AU - Cymet, Tyler
PY - 2007/9
Y1 - 2007/9
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1007/s12019-007-0013-1
DO - 10.1007/s12019-007-0013-1
M3 - Article
C2 - 18004031
AN - SCOPUS:36949016420
SN - 0098-8243
VL - 33
SP - 162
EP - 163
JO - Comprehensive therapy
JF - Comprehensive therapy
IS - 3
ER -