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Noncardiac Adverse Effects of Quinidine

In addition to adverse cardiovascular effects of quinidine, other adverse effects include:

  • Central nervous system (CNS)—anticholinergic effects—vertigo, confusion, light-headedness, depression, delirium, headache, tinnitus, hearing loss, vision disturbances
  • Respiratory—acute asthmatic attack, respiratory arrest
  • Gastrointestinal (GI)—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, hepatotoxicity
  • Hematologic—hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, or allergic reactions including rash
  • Other—photosensitivity, angioedema.