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. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Extraintestinal amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica that spreads to various organs, most commonly the liver.

Lariago Injection contains Chloroquine. It works by increasing the concentration of a toxic compound in the parasite, leading to its death. It also has amoebicidal action, destroying the parasitic amoebas that cause amoebiasis. Thus, it treats malaria and extraintestinal amebiasis.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of treatment with Lariago Injection based on your medical condition. 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.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Lariago Injection or any ingredients in it before receiving Lariago Injection. Also, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney issues, seizures, heart conditions, hearing or vision problems, or a history of retinal damage. It is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Lariago Injection may cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you feel alert. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment to prevent worsening side effects. Lariago Injection is administered for children only if prescribed for children.

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/>

• Lariago Injection will be given by a doctor or healthcare professional; do not self-administer.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on dosage and timing for safe and effective use.

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.

Before receiving Lariago Injection, inform your doctor if you have recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial drugs. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions, liver or kidney problems, heart diseases, diabetes, G-6-PD (glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency, electrolyte imbalance, psoriasis, alcoholism, porphyria, hearing problems, vision-related issues, fits, and damaged retina or vision problems before receiving Lariago Injection. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Lariago Injection. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence, do not drive or operate machinery until you are alert. Do not consume alcohol while being treated with Lariago Injection.