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Lariago Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CHLOROQUINE-40MG

Uses:

<p>Lariago Injection is used to treat parasitic infections. The detailed uses of Lariago Injection are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of Malaria: Lariago Injection is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by Plasmodium parasites, especially in areas where the parasite is sensitive to the drug.<br/> • Management of Extraintestinal Amebiasis: Lariago Injection helps treat extraintestinal amebiasis, an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica outside the intestines, commonly affecting the liver.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Lariago Injection contains Chloroquine, which works by increasing the concentration of a toxic compound in the parasite, leading to its death. It is effective against parasitic species, including Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malaria, and susceptible strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Lariago Injection helps extend the interval between treatment and relapse in patients with malaria, particularly vivax malaria. It also has amoebicidal action, destroying parasitic amoebas that cause amoebiasis. Additionally, Chloroquine has off-label uses in treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

FAQs

Lariago Injection belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. It may also be used to treat extraintestinal amebiasis/amoebiasis. Lariago Injection treats malaria by increasing the concentration of a toxic compound in the parasite that leads to its death.

Lariago Injection may cause irreversible retinal damage with long-term therapy. Retinopathy (disease related to the retina) is also reported with Chloroquine usage. You may not be advised Lariago Injection by your doctor if you have vision changes or retina damage. If the doctor has prescribed you this medicine knowing your medical history, you may be further advised to take ophthalmological examinations, including visual acuity, expert slit-lamp, funduscopic, and visual field tests. If there are any changes in these examinations, you may be asked to discontinue the treatment.

Inform your doctor in advance if you have any liver or kidney problems, heart diseases, diabetes, G-6-PD (glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency (a genetic enzyme deficiency), electrolyte imbalance, psoriasis, alcoholism, porphyria (a blood disorder), hearing problems, vision-related issues, fits, and damaged retina or vision problems before starting Lariago Injection. Also, inform your doctor if you have recently received treatment with other antimalarial drugs.

The common side effects of Lariago Injection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, headache, hair loss, changes in mood/confusion, vision changes/blurred vision, black or tarry stools, bleeding gums, and dizziness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.