Cinchoma Flashcards
1
Q
Cinchona Spp common
A
Fever tree, Peruvian/Jesuit’s/quinine bark
2
Q
Cinchona Latin
A
Cinchona Spp
3
Q
Cinchona Parts used
A
Cortex
4
Q
Cinchona Family
A
Rubiaceae
5
Q
Restricted or Schedule 20?
A
Schedule 20
6
Q
Internal or external?
A
Internal
7
Q
Max Weekly Dosage
A
1:10 (45%) 52.5ml
8
Q
primary actions
A
bitter, antimalarial, tonic, rebrifugal, emmenagogue
9
Q
primary indications
A
Malaria, Autoimmune disorders such as lupus
10
Q
Cautions/Contra’s
A
Preg/lac/chil, Hypertension or CVS issues
11
Q
Chemistry
A
Quinoline Alkoloids, and tannins
12
Q
Signs of Toxicity
A
Cinchonism (nausea, vomiting and tinnitus) It can be reversed gradually, chronic toxicity can cause cardiotoxicity
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