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Use and Dosing

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Conversion of atrial fibrillation/flutter to sinus rhythm

quinidine gluconate

quinidine sulfate

For reducing frequency of relapse into atrial fibrillation/flutter

quinidine gluconate

quinidine sulfate

Suppression of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias

quinidine gluconate

quinidine sulfate

Prevention of supraventricular arrhythmia [Not FDA approved]

quinidine gluconate

quinidine sulfate

Notes:

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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

See Supplemental Patient Information

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Supplemental Patient Information

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: Probably safe. Exclusively breastfed infants should be carefully monitored if this drug is used during lactation, possibly including measurement of serum levels to rule out toxicity if there is a concern. This information is based upon LactMed database http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 18 April 2011). According to manufacturer data administration of quinidine should (if possible) be avoided in lactating women who continue to nurse.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

quinidine gluconate (generic)

quinidine sulfate (generic)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability


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Classification

Cardiovascular

Antiarrhythmic Agents
Group I Antiarrhythmics

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