Quinalgen.
Analgen.—Derivative of quinoline.—Wh., tastel., insol. powd.—Anodyne.—Uses: Sciatica, migraine, gout, rheumatism, etc.—Dose: 5—15 grn.
Quinidine Merck.
Chinidine; Conchinine.—From some species of Cinchona bark.—Colorl. prisms; effloresce on exposure.—Sol. in 20 parts alcohol, 30 parts ether, 2000 water.—Antiperiodic, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Tonic—Uses: Substitute for quinine. Salts less agreeable to take, but more prompt in action.—Dose: Tonic, 1/2—3 grn.: antiperiodic, 20—30 grn.; for a cold, 5—10 grn. in syrup, capsule, or pill.—Max. D.: 40 grn.
Quinidine Sulphate Merck.—U.S.P.
Sol. in 8 parts alcohol, 100 water.—Dose: As of quinidine.
Quinine (Alkaloid) Merck—U.S.P.
The salts are usually prescribed. For hypodermic use, the bisulphate, dihydrochlorate, or carbamidated hydrochlorate is to be preferred.—Dose: Tonic, 1/2—2 grn. 3 t. daily; antiperiodic, 8—15 grn. 6—12 hrs. before paroxysm; antipyretic, 15—30 grn. in the course of an hour.
Quinine Bisulphate.—U.S.P.
Sol. in 10 parts water, 32 parts alcohol; eligible for subcutaneous use.—Nasal Injection (in hay fever): 0.2% aqueous solut.—Dose: Same as of quinine alkaloid.