Quinine and Simponi

• Generic Name: quinine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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.

• Generic Name: golimumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Simponi, Simponi SmartJect, Simponi Aria

Simponi (golimumab) reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Simponi is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or ulcerative colitis.

Simponi is sometimes used with another medicine called methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall).