(used to treat muscle spasms)
Quinine is extracted from the trunk of the cinchona tree and has been used medicinally for centuries. Chinese medicine practitioners observed its anti-malarial properties in the sixteenth century, and European travelers encountered it in the Americas.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a form of kidney disease that can be caused by the concurrent use of quinine and certain other medications. As a dietary supplement, quinine can also induce Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is a severe clinical syndrome that has been linked to an increased risk of mortality in patients. In this article, we will discuss the disease, its causes and potential prevention, its clinical manifestations, and its prognosis.