HIGH ALERT: Please read the COMMENTS very carefully.
Do Not Crush Extended release dosage forms can not be crushed
Black Box Warning: Non-life threatening arrhythmia use
QUINIDINE
Drug Name | Form | Strength | Non-Formulary | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
QUINIDINE GLUCONATE | INJECTION | 80mg/ml (50 mg/ml quinidine base) | ||
QUINIDINE SULFATE | TABLET | 200 mg | ||
QUINIDINE SULFATE | TABLET | 300 mg | ||
QUINIDEX EXTENTABS | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | 300 mg (249 mg base) | ||
QUINAGLUTE DURA-TABS | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | 324 mg (202 mg base) |
ISMP recommended Tall Man Letters quiNIDine to avoid confusion with quinine.
The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.