contraindications

Last reviewed 01/2018

Quinine should not be given to the following groups:

• women who are pregnant or who may become so
• patients with known hypersensitivity to quinine
• patients who have developed thrombocytopaenic purpura following quinine ingestion
• patients with a history of haemolytic anaemia
• patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehyrogenase deficiency or optic neuritis