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Review
. 1988 Oct;11(10):716-8.
doi: 10.1002/clc.4960111012.

Quinine overdose: review of toxicity and treatment

A M Goldenberg  1 , L F Wexler
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Review

Quinine overdose: review of toxicity and treatment

A M Goldenberg et al. Clin Cardiol. 1988 Oct.
Free article

Abstract

Quinine sulfate is a commonly prescribed remedy for idiopathic nocturnal leg cramps and is now available "over the counter." A 24-year-old man ingested 8 g (a commonly dispensed quantity) of quinine sulfate in a suicide attempt. Despite hemoperfusion begun 10 h after ingestion, the patient died. This report reviews the toxic manifestations of quinine and the currently available modes of treatment.

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