Quinidine contraindications

List of contraindications
Allergy to quinidine Pacemaker Anticholinergic agent sensitivity

Allergy to quinidine
Quinidine is contraindicated in patients who are known to be allergic to it, or who have developed thrombocytopenic purpura during prior therapy with Quinidine or quinine. Return to top

Pacemaker
In the absence of a functioning artificial pacemaker, Quinidine is also contraindicated in any patient whose cardiac rhythm is dependent upon a junctional or idioventricular pacemaker, including patients in complete atrioventricular block. Return to top

Anticholinergic agent sensitivity
Quinidine is also contraindicated in patients who, like those with myasthenia gravis, might be adversely affected by an anticholinergic agent. Return to top