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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Lariago Suspension is used to treat malaria. It gives a degree of protection against malaria when people travel to areas where malaria cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. It is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis). It contains Chloroquine, which kills the organisms causing malaria and amoebiasis. It may cause common side effects such as vomiting, nausea, hair loss and itchy skin. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CHLOROQUINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Lariago Suspension

Lariago Suspension belongs to the class of medications called 'quinoline' primarily used to treat malaria. Lariago Suspension gives a degree of protection (prophylaxis) against malaria when people travel to areas where malarial cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. Lariago Suspension is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis). 

Lariago Suspension contains 'chloroquine' which acts by killing the malarial parasites, i.e. Plasmodium and stops the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Heme part of the red blood cells is broken by the malarial, causing parasites. Lariago Suspension  prevents the breakdown of heme part and is actually toxic to the parasite. It kills the parasitic form living in red blood cells that resides in the liver.

Lariago Suspension should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The dose of Lariago Suspension can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. The common side effects of Lariago Suspension include vomiting, nausea, hair loss and itchy skin. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting Lariago Suspension , please inform your doctor if you are allergic to chloroquine or have kidney or liver problems. Do not take Lariago Suspension on your own. Lariago Suspension is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prolonged use of Lariago Suspension may have a severe risk on the heart and retina of the eyes leading to pounding heartbeats and permanent vision problems. 

Uses of Lariago Suspension

Treatment of Malaria, Intestinal amoebiasis, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Lariago Suspension falls into a group of medicines known as antimalarials, indicated for treating or preventing malaria. Lariago Suspension contains chloroquine, which belongs to quinoline. It works by preventing the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Due to this, the parasite dies from its own toxic by-products released due to haemoglobin's metabolism. Lariago Suspension is also indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases like lupus and intestinal infection caused by amoeba (amoebiasis).

How Lariago Suspension Works

Lariago Suspension contains 'chloroquine' which acts by killing the malarial parasites, i.e. Plasmodium and stops the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Heme part of the red blood cells is broken by the malarial, causing parasites. Lariago Suspension  prevents the breakdown of heme part and is actually toxic to the parasite. It kills the parasitic form living in red blood cells that resides in the liver.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lariago Suspension

  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea (being sick)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Liver problems

What if I have taken an overdose of Lariago Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lariago Suspension as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Lariago Suspension does not respond well against all malaria strains, so consult with your doctor if you do not respond well to Lariago Suspension . This medicine can affect heart health, especially if a person is taking medications, including the antibiotic azithromycin and anticancer like tamoxifen. An individual must consult with the doctor if they are noticing fast or pounding heartbeats and sudden dizziness. This medicine cannot be used for a long duration as it may cause irreversible damage to the eye that could lead to vision problems. Lariago Suspension cannot be used in persons who have heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, diabetes, a stomach disorder, an allergy to quinine, liver or kidney disease, psoriasis, alcoholism, porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that affects the skin or nervous system), a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as this medicine could only be used if prescribed by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloroquineAuranofin
Critical
ChloroquinePimozide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloroquineAuranofin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Taking Auranofin with Lariago Suspension 120 ml can increase the risk of blood disorders and other severe side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Auranofin with Lariago Suspension 120 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquinePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
When Pimozide and Lariago Suspension 120 ml are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Pimozide is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Cisapride can increase the risk of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Cisapride is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately.
ChloroquineAgalsidase alfa
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
When Agalsidase alfa is used with Lariago Suspension 120 ml, it may decrease the effectiveness of the Agalsidase alfa.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Agalsidase alfa with Lariago Suspension 120 ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ChloroquineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Ziprasidone is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
When Lariago Suspension 120 ml is taken with Dronedarone, it may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Dronedarone is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineTelavancin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Using Lariago Suspension 120 ml together with telavancin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telavancin with Lariago Suspension 120 ml is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineAurothioglucose
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Taking Aurothioglucose with Lariago Suspension 120 ml can cause blood disorders and other severe side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aurothioglucose with Lariago Suspension 120 ml is not recommended, as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Using saquinavir together with Lariago Suspension 120 ml can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Saquinavir is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChloroquineSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago Suspension 120 ml:
Using Lariago Suspension 120 ml together with sparfloxacin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago Suspension 120 ml with Sparfloxacin is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Always take Lariago Suspension with meals for reduced gastric irritation.
  • Adequate nutrition is the key for improvement in malaria induced weakness.
  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Increase fluid and protein intake for malaria induced weight loss.
  • Proper rest and mosquito-free premises is important for the patient to recover.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Lariago Suspension Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Lariago Syrup 60 ml

    0.64per tablet
  • Lariago Suspension 30 ml

    0.61per tablet
  • Nivaquine P 50mg Suspension

    0.25per tablet
  • Lariquin 50mg Suspension

    0.24per tablet
  • Troyquin 50mg Oral Suspension

    0.24per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

No serious interaction has been reported between alcohol and Lariago Suspension yet alcohol should be avoided with Lariago Suspension as it aggravates side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lariago Suspension should be used with caution and can only be used in pregnancy if recommended by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not safe to breastfeed while taking Lariago Suspension as this medicine can pass into breast milk. A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation.

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Driving

Caution

Lariago Suspension may cause blurred vision, so one should avoid driving or doing any activity that needs mental alertness. A patient is thus advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation.

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Liver

Caution

Lariago Suspension therapy is unlikely to cause liver injury in normal individuals but can trigger an acute worsening of porphyria in rare cases. Thus doctor's consultation is recommended before taking Lariago Suspension .

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Kidney

Caution

Lariago Suspension administration impairs kidney function in a few cases, so a patient is recommended to consult a doctor before taking Lariago Suspension .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Lariago Suspension is safe to use in children, yet dose adjustment by a doctor will be done on the basis of age, weight, and severity of the infection.

FAQs

Lariago Suspension is used to treat malaria. Lariago Suspension gives a degree of protection against malaria when people travel to areas where malarial cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. Lariago Suspension is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis).
Lariago Suspension works by preventing the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Due to this, the parasite dies from its own toxic by-products released due to haemoglobin's metabolism.
The use of Lariago Suspension is not allowed in persons who are already taking any antibiotic (azithromycin) as it may cause dangerous effects on the heart.
No such effect has been reported yet. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative medicine if needed.
No such harmful interaction has been reported in patients who take this drug under strict doctors' surveillance. However, some patients might experience eye (retina) damage and cause pounding heart, so patient taking Lariago Suspension is advised to consult a doctor and have regular check-ups cyclically.
There may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency while using Lariago Suspension . Doctor's consultation is mandatory before you start this medication.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 Ab, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra.
Other Info - LAR0272

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