Preparation made from cinchona bark,used in Europe since the 17th century. This crushed bark was called the "Countess's Powder" and used to treat malaria. In modern times, this disease has become less common, and the medicine has become much more. Now less commonly used drug "quinine". What it is, even few people know.
This substance is an alkaloid of the cinchona cortex.tree. Quinine has a very bitter taste. Its property to lower the temperature and fight malaria plasmidia has long been used to treat malaria. Now in medicine quinine sulfate, chloride and dihydrochloride are used. This substance is soluble in ethanol and chloroform. Now available in powder and tablets drug "Quinine". What it is, they know patients with cardiovascular insufficiency, which is prescribed this medicine. There is also a solution of quinine dihydrochloride for injection. And in combination with analgin it enhances the effect of the latter and effectively relieves headache.
From the very beginning of the use of this tool, people knew about its beneficial properties. Cinnamon powder has such an effect on the body:
But the most important property due to which thisThe drug has been popular for several hundred years, it is its ability to destroy the malarial plasmodium. Only quinine has helped to cope with malaria and reduce mortality from this disease.
There are negative effects of the drug.In high doses, quinine can cause depression of the auditory and optic nerves. And with intramuscular injection, tissue necrosis often occurs and an abscess may develop. Therefore, it is recommended to take the drug in pills.
Malaria is now less common than before.Yes, and drugs for her treatment appeared a lot. Therefore, it is rarely used for malaria "quinine". What is it, learn those patients who were not affected by other drugs. With such resistant forms of malaria, only quinine is now effective. Plasmodium malaria only to this substance can not develop resistance.
In addition, the drug is used in other cases:
Although it is of natural origin, ithas a strong effect on the body. Quinine is rapidly absorbed, penetrates the blood, breast milk and internal organs. Because of its ability to influence the work of the heart, it is used with caution when the functioning of the heart muscle is disturbed. A drug is contraindicated in such cases:
Especially dangerous is taking the drug whenhypersensitivity. In this case, the drug "Quinine" can cause the breakdown of red blood cells, uterine bleeding, fever and even deterioration in malaria. And in ordinary patients the remedy can cause the following side effects:
Very dangerous drug overdose. It can cause tinnitus, blurred vision and depression of the central nervous system.
Because of the seriousness of the drugused most often for treatment in the hospital. The drug can be purchased only by prescription, so it is not recommended to use it yourself. Severe forms of malaria are treated with powder or pills "Quinine" 1.2-1.5 g per day. The daily dose is divided into 2-3 doses. The treatment lasts 5-7 days. In the most difficult cases, the drug is administered subcutaneously. Very rarely used intravenous drug - 50% solution with glucose or sodium chloride. Such use of the drug can cause death. The maximum daily intake for adults is 3 grams.
In heart failure, both for adults andquinine is used for children. The instruction recommends combining it with other drugs: "Caffeine", "Camphor" or "Ephedrine". The dosage of the drug is calculated as follows: babies up to a year - 10 mg per month of life, children under 10 years old - 100 mg per year of life per day. Up to 15 years, the child is not recommended to inject because of the risk of tissue necrosis.
Apply "quinine" and to stimulate labor. At 100 mg every half hour administered no more than 6 times. It is best to combine the drug with Oxytocin, Serotonin or Estrogen.
Cinchona powder is found in someproducts, for example, drink "Shveps", shampoos for hair loss and drugs. Especially known headache tablets "Analgin-quinine".
What it is, now they do not know everything, becauseThere are many new painkillers. But "Analgin-quinine" of inexpensive drugs (up to 100 rubles) occupies a special place. It has not only an analgesic effect, but also helps reduce temperatures and treat inflammatory processes. Therefore, most often the drug is prescribed for complications after surgery, muscle and joint pain or infectious and inflammatory diseases.
