Lariago Injection (Chloroquine) 30ML

INTRODUCTION

LARIAGO contains Chloroquine which belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarials and amebicides. It treats malaria, amebiasis and other conditions which act by preventing the growth of parasites in the red blood cells. Chloroquine phosphate is an antimalarial and amebicidal medicine. It does not prevent relapses in patients with vivax or ovale malaria because it is not effective against exoerythrocytic forms of the parasites.

Before receiving LARIAGO inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age and body weight. The common side effects are vomiting, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite and nausea.

USES OF LARIAGO

Treats Malaria and amebiasis

HOW LARIAGO WORKS

Chloroquine acts by killing the organisms which causes malaria and amebiasis. It works by preventing the growth of parasites in the red blood cells.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

LARIAGO will be administered by your physician or nurse. Your doctor will administer the right dose depending on your condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LARIAGO

SERIOUS
Changes in vision
Hallucinations
Fever
Muscle weakness
Seizures
Feeling faint
COMMON
Vomiting
Weakness
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Nausea

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HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids and ORS can be used to prevent dehydration.

Stomach pain:

Place a warm water bottle on your abdomen. Soak in a warm bath and drink plenty of clear fluids and water.

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller.

Nausea:

Take normal regular meals and do not eat spicy foods.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, sweet foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
LARIAGO should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for advice.

BREASTFEEDING
LARIAGO should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with LARIAGO.

KIDNEY
LARIAGO should be used with caution in patients with active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
LARIAGO should be used with caution in patients with active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Tell your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chloroquine.

HEART DISEASE
LARIAGO should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have or had,

Allergies
Pre-existing diseases
Current health conditions

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or vitamins and herbal supplements.