cinchonine

• Substantivo que designa um alcaloide obtido da casca da quina, usado como antimalárico.

A noun referring to an alkaloid derived from cinchona bark, used as an antimalarial agent.

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1. Antimalarial alkaloidC2formalmedical

   A bitter, crystalline alkaloid derived from cinchona bark, used historically as an antimalarial agent.

   Alcaloide antimalárico

   • Cinchonine was once a common treatment for malaria in tropical regions.
   • The pharmacist prepared a solution containing cinchonine for the patient.
   • Research shows cinchonine has a similar structure to quinine.