(+)-Quinidine is used to treat or prevent many types of irregular heartbeats (heart arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation). It may also be used to treat malaria.
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Solubility
Soluble in methanol, chloroform, alcohol (1 g/36ml), benzene and DMSO(100mM). Slightly soluble in ether and petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Dan M.Roden, M.D.; Raymond L.Woosley, M.D., Ph.D.; R.Kirby Primm, M.D. Incidence and clinical features of the quinidine-associated long QT syndrome: Implications for patient care. American Heart Journal. 1986, 111, (6)1088-1093
- Alain Borgeat, MD; Jean-Jacques Goy, MD; Raymond Maendly, MD; Urs Kaufmann, MD; MilanGrbic, MD; Ueli Sigwart, MD. Flecainide versus quinidine for conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. The American Journal of Cardiology. 1986, 58, (6)496-498