Check out our most popular compounded medications! Get Started
Active pharmaceutical ingredient

Quinine Hydrochloride

Quinine Hydrochloride is a well-established active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily used for its antimalarial properties.

Compounded to order
Prescription required
Warwick, Rhode Island

About this ingredient

Quinine Hydrochloride is a well-established active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily used for its antimalarial properties. It is derived from the bark of the cinchona tree and has been utilized in medical treatments for centuries. In addition to its antimalarial use, Quinine Hydrochloride is also employed in the management of nocturnal leg cramps and certain muscle disorders, providing relief by reducing muscle excitability.

Its mechanism of action involves interfering with the parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin, which is crucial for its survival in the host's red blood cells. This makes Quinine Hydrochloride an effective treatment option for malaria, particularly in cases where resistance to other antimalarial drugs is present. The compound is typically administered orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the condition being treated.

Quinine Hydrochloride is known for its rapid absorption and distribution throughout the body, ensuring quick therapeutic effects. However, it is important for prescribers to be aware of its potential side effects, which can include tinnitus, headache, nausea, and in rare cases, more severe reactions such as cinchonism or hypersensitivity. Monitoring and adjusting dosages may be necessary to minimize these risks.

In the context of compounding pharmacies, Quinine Hydrochloride can be formulated into various dosage forms to meet specific patient needs, enhancing its versatility as a treatment option. Its inclusion in compounded formulations allows for tailored therapies that can address unique patient requirements, such as specific dosage strengths or alternative delivery methods. This adaptability makes Quinine Hydrochloride a valuable component in personalized medicine approaches.

Available formulations

Compounded formulations containing this ingredient

Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.

We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.

Prescriber sign in
Compounding formulary

Formulas we compound with this ingredient

A sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

No items found.
Related

Related active ingredients

Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.

Important information

This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.

Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.

A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.

Talk to a compounding pharmacist

Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.