Intro | Chemistry | Sources | Affects History | History affects | Poor Countries | Undesired Effects | Substitutes | Conclusion
Quinine may be harmful if wrongly used and/or depending on the tolerability of the patient.
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Certain patients may vomit after ingesting malaria tablets
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If accidentally injected in nerves, it can paralyze
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It is extremely toxic in overdose
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In the U.S. it is classified as a Category X teratogen by the Food and Drugs Adminsitration: It can cause birth defects if taken by pregnant woman
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It can be itchy