Nimbex and Quinine Sulfate Capsules

• Generic Name: cisatracurium
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Nimbex

Nimbex is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Nimbex is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. This medicine helps keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Nimbex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: quinine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Qualaquin, QM-260, Quinamm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine. Do not purchase quinine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States.

Quinine is used to treat uncomplicated malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Quinine will not treat severe forms of malaria, and it should not be taken to prevent malaria.

Some people have used quinine to treat leg cramps, but this is not an FDA-approved use. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death.

Quinine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.