Quinacrine - KWIN-a-kreenis using to treat giardiasis - - jee-ar-DYE-a-siss , a protozoal infection of the intestinal tract and certain types of lupus erythematosus - - e-ri-thi-ma-TOE-sus , an inflammatory disease that effects the joints, tendons and other connective tissues and organs. Quinacrine may be injected into the space surrounding the lungs to prevent reoccurrence of pneumothorax. This drug also may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Quinacrine is available only with your family doctor's prescription.
Other commonly using names are:
Mepacrine*† Not commercially available in the USA and Canada.