cinchonism
Noun
Meaning
A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc.
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Cinchonism main Quinine can, in therapeutic doses, cause cinchonism ; in rare cases, it may even cause death (usually by pulmonary edema ).
The development of mild cinchonism is not a reason for stopping or interrupting quinine therapy, and the patient should be reassured.