Lariago Injection 5 ml 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 5 ml contains Chloroquine. It works by increasing the concentration of a toxic compound in the parasite that leads to its death. It is also amoebicidal in action and destroys the parasitic amoebas causing amoebiasis. Thereby treats malaria ans extraintestinal amebiasis.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of Lariago Injection 5 ml 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.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Lariago Injection 5 ml. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, fits, heart diseases, hearing problems, vision-related issues, fits, and damaged retina or vision problems before starting Lariago Injection 5 ml. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Lariago Injection 5 ml may cause dizziness; hence do not drive or operate machinery until you are alert. Avoiding alcohol during the treatment is recommended to rule out any possibility of worsening side effects. Lariago Injection 5 ml should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor.