Quinine Sulphate

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It is used to treat an established malarial infection. Malaria is caused by an organism which classed as a protozoa and is a parasite which is carried by mosquitoes. During a bite from a mosquito, the parasite passes into the body. Once inside, it lives and reproduces. This results in the infection known as malaria. In the blood, malaria parasites break down a part of the red blood cells known as haemoglobin.Haem is toxic to the malaria parasite. To prevent it from being damaged, the malaria parasite produces an chemical which converts the toxic haem into a non-toxic compound. Quinine binds to the genetic material (DNA) of the parasite. DNA is responsible for copying the genetic material which is vital for the replication of the parasite. This inhibits the reproduction of the parasite and therefore controls the infection allowing the person to recover. Quinine is usually used in the treatment of a type of malaria known as falciparum malaria. It is also used to treat malaria where the type of infecting organism is unknown. It is not suitable for the prevention of malaria. It is also used to treat muscle cramps that occur at night. It has this effect by delaying the time it takes for the muscle to contract, thereby relieving the muscle spasms. The oral sulphate form of quinine is used for both the treatment of malaria and night cramps whilst the intravenous dihydrochloride form is only used for the treatment of malaria.

  • Products ID: 26751
  • Product Category: Antiparasitic
  • Post date: Nov 26, 2008
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