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February 10, 2012

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Quinidine (Quinidine Gluconate, Quinidine Sulfate) is an antiarrhythmic medication prescribed for abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias such as paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia. Quinidine is also prescribed to treat malaria. Side effects, drug interactions warnings and precautions, and patient safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

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Terms related to quinidine:

  • Cin-Quin
  • Duraquin
  • Quinact
  • Quinaglute
  • Quinidex
  • Quinidine Gluconate
  • Quinidine Sulfate
  • Quinora


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