Nocturnal leg cramps Flashcards
1
Q
When quinine is indicated for nocturnal leg cramps ?
A
sleep is regularly disturbed
cramps are very painful and frequent
treatable causes of cramps are excluded
non-pharmacological treatment did not work
2
Q
What are the serious side effects of quinine ?
A
QT prolongation, convulsions, arrythmias
Quinine is toxic in overdose
3
Q
What is the monitoring of quinine ?
A
interrupt treatment every 3months to asses further need
may take up to 4 weeks for improvement
