Euchinin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Euchinin is a white, crystalline powder containing approximately 80% quinine, used as a less bitter alternative to quinine in pediatric practice for malaria, influenza, and whooping cough.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
Euchinin, Euchinin, Chininum aethylcarbo-nicum, ethyl carbonate quinine (Formula VII), C20H23N2O-OCOOC2H5; molecular weight 396.2; a white, delicate, loose powder in the form of needle-shaped crystals; sparingly soluble in water, easily soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform; tasteless; melting point 91-92°. Contains approximately 80% quinine. Used particularly frequently in pediatric practice instead of quinine, because it does not have a bitter taste, produces fewer side effects, is less irritating to the gastric mucosa and has a weaker effect on the central nervous system; idiosyncrasy to it is observed less frequently than to quinine. Used for malaria, influenza, whooping cough. Dosage is somewhat higher than with quinine: 0.25-0.50-0.75 twice a day; for children 0.05-0.1 two to three times a day. Under the action of acids it decomposes with the release of quinine, which is why it is irrational to prescribe it in combinations with acids.
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“Euchinin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/euchinin/