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Cinchonism or quinism is a pathological condition in humans caused by an overdose of quinine or its natural source, cinchona bark. Quinine is used to treat resistant malaria, nocturnal muscle cramps and can also act as an abortifacient.
Cinchonism
A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc. [Webster]
The Clap ...
- cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, nausea, diarrhoea, blurred vision, deafness, vertigo)
- hypersensitivity
- blood disorders
- kidney failure
- hypoglycaemia
- heart arrythmias ...
Quinine is also associated with a cluster of symptoms called cinchonism (nausea, vomiting, headaches, and deafness). Additionally, vision and heart irregularities can occur.
Also, a small number of people who take quinine long-term develop a condition called cinchonism (a complex of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual disturbance, and hearing impairment).
 See also: Cramp, Cramps, Kidney, Deafness, Vomiting
  
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