Quinine Hydrochloride

Quinine hydrochloride is a medication that contains quinine as its active ingredient. Quinine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in the bark of the cinchona tree. Historically, quinine was used to treat malaria, but its use for this purpose has been largely replaced by other antimalarial drugs due to safety concerns and the development of drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite. However, quinine is still used in some situations and for certain medical conditions. Here are some key points about quinine hydrochloride.