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Muscle Cramps
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09/30/2011

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Term
Causes of cramps
Definition
usually idiopathic, but can be due to acute extracellular volume depletion, metabolic disorders, hormonal disorders
Term
Pharm treatment for cramps?
Definition
Quinine Sulfate
Term
What are side effects of quinine sulfate?
Definition
SERIOUS: Cardiac arrhythmias, visual or gait disturbances, fatal thromobocytopenia - even at regular doses
Term
When should quinine sulfate be used for cramps ?
Definition
ONLY when other measures have failed, and cramping is severe. This is because of quinine sulfate's dangerous side effect profile
Term
How often should quinine sulfate be evaluated?
Definition
every 4-6 weeks
Term
Management of cramps
Definition
Stretching and vitamin B complex
Term
Quinine sulfate interaction with P450
Definition
P450 Inhibitor
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