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How is quinine bisulfate thought to act against malaria parasites?

Name: How is quinine bisulfate thought to act against malaria parasites?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:00:44.782Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Quinine bisulfate’s precise mechanism of action is unclear, but it may interfere with lysosome function or nucleic acid synthesis in the malaria parasite.

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Quinine Bisulfate Tablets BP 300mgStrides Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 13 February 2026

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