Quinine and autoimmune thrombocytopenia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Quinine Side Effects Report #5017928-4
Quinine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 02, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 308.0 lb, was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was treated with Quinine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: autoimmune thrombocytopenia, body temperature increased, dizziness , fall , head injury, headache , syncope. Quinine dosage: 325 MG QHS PRN PO. During the same period patient was treated with ORPHENADRINE SULPHATE, GLUCAPHAGE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PROZAC, TRICOR, MORPHINE SULPHATE, PROVIGIL, CRESTOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Quinine Side Effects Report #5262681-2
Quinine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with muscle spasms, pain  and was treated with Quinine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: autoimmune thrombocytopenia, neutropenia. Quinine dosage: 299 MG (200 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Quinine Side Effects Report #6011263-3
Quinine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was treated with Quinine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: autoimmune thrombocytopenia, unevaluable event. Quinine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.