A Catastrophic Consequence of Cramp
Htet, Z.M.; Karim, M.
Acute Medicine 17(1): 50-52
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4892 PMID: 29589607 Document Number: 5463
Quinine has long been used for the treatment of conditions such as malaria and leg cramps, and is also present at low levels in some beverages; however, it can cause serious side effects. We describe a patient who developed severe haemolysis, thrombocytopaenia, and acute kidney injury following the ingestion of a single dose of quinine. This case demonstrates the importance of awareness of such potentially life-threatening consequences of exposure to this agent.
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