Quinine poisoning

Quinine poisoning in children is usually caused by excessive dosage or idiosyncratic effects. Shock can be caused by too fast intravenous injection or excessive drug concentration. Large doses of quinine in pregnant women can cause fetal or neonatal poisoning through the placental barrier. Compound quinine injection contains 0.136g of quinine hydrochloride and a small amount of caffeine and urethane. For children with specific constitution, quinine can cause allergic reactions and shock.

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