Chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 324.417 g/mol PubChem compound: 3034034
Quinine is a cinchona alkaloid and a 4-methanolquinoline antimalarial agent which is a rapidly acting blood schizontocide with activity against Plasmodium falciparum, P vivax, P ovale and P malariae. It is active against the gametocytes of P malariae and P vivax, but not against mature gametocytes of P falciparum.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| P01BC01 | Quinine | P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents → P01 Antiprotozoals → P01B Antimalarials → P01BC Methanolquinolines |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUININE SULFATE Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| QUININE SULFATE Capsule | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Quinine is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)
France (FR)Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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