What is Quinacrine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Mepacrine
Quinacrine is a medication with several pharmaceutical properties and is used for a variety of conditions. It is used for malaria and tapeworm infections. It can also be used in different types of lupus, and to prevent pneuomothorax (build-up of air in the pleural cavity).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 13 | 6 | |
| Skin sensitivity to sun (photosensitivity) | 3 | 1 | |
| Sjogren's syndrome | 2 | 2 | |
| Butterfly (malar) rash | 1 | 0 | |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Quinacrine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jaundice | 2 | |
| Aquagenic pruritus | 1 | |
| Exhaustion | 1 | |
| Gallstones | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Skin discoloration | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Quinacrine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Quinacrine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) | 4 | |
| Sulfasalazine (Salazopyrin) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Quinacrine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) | 2 |
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