Quinine, an old anti-malarial drug in a modern world: role in the treatment of malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Quinine remains an important anti-malarial drug almost 400 years after its effectiveness was first documented. However, its continued use is challenged by its poor tolerability, poor compliance with complex dosing regimens, and the availability of more efficaciou...

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Main Authors: Baliraine Frederick N, Tibenderana James K, Yeka Adoke, Erhart Annette, Talisuna Ambrose O, Achan Jane, Rosenthal Philip J, D'Alessandro Umberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/144