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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Lariago-DS Tablet is used to treat malaria. It provides a degree of protection against malaria for individuals travelling to areas where malaria cases are prevalent. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. It is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. It is occasionally used to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and to treat conditions such as systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, and porphyria cutanea tarda. Lariago-DS Tablet targets malaria parasites inside red blood cells and disrupts their process of breaking down haemoglobin. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances, which destroy the parasites and clear the infection. The common side effects of Lariago-DS Tablet include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, stomach pain, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and itchy skin. Most of these side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, please consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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Composition :

CHLOROQUINE-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Lariago-DS Tablet

Lariago-DS Tablet belongs to the class of medications called 'quinolines', primarily used to treat malaria. It is occasionally used to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and to treat conditions such as systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, and porphyria cutanea tarda. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It typically causes high fever, chills, sweating, and body aches. Without timely treatment, malaria can lead to serious complications, including organ failure and death.

Lariago-DS Tablet contains chloroquine. Lariago-DS Tablet targets malaria parasites inside red blood cells and disrupts their process of breaking down haemoglobin. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances, which destroy the parasites and clear the infection.

The dose and duration of treatment with Lariago-DS Tablet can be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Lariago-DS Tablet include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, stomach pain, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and itchy skin. Most of these side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Lariago-DS Tablet if you are allergic to Lariago-DS Tablet or any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the following conditions such as liver or heart disease, a prolonged QT interval (a rare heart condition that can cause irregular heartbeat, fainting, or sudden death), irregular heartbeat, low magnesium or potassium levels, G6PD deficiency (a hereditary blood disorder), hearing issues, porphyria or other blood disorders, psoriasis, seizures, vision problems, diabetes, or muscle weakness in the knees and ankles. Also, let your doctor know if you consume large amounts of alcohol or if you have experienced vision changes while taking Lariago-DS Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Lariago-DS Tablet. Lariago-DS Tablet should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Lariago-DS Tablet

Lariago-DS Tablet is used to treat various infections and autoimmune conditions. The detailed uses of Lariago-DS Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of Malaria: Lariago-DS Tablet is commonly used to prevent and treat malaria caused by Plasmodium parasites sensitive to this drug.<br/> • Manages Intestinal Amoebiasis: It is used as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of intestinal amoebiasis to help clear the infection.<br/> • Relieves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: Lariago-DS Tablet helps reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.<br/> • Treatment of Lupus: It is effective in managing systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus by controlling inflammation and autoimmune activity.<br/> • Used in Sarcoidosis: Lariago-DS Tablet may be used to treat sarcoidosis by reducing inflammation in affected organs.<br/> • Manages Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: It is also used in the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda, a disorder that affects the skin and liver.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Lariago-DS Tablet can be taken with food to prevent stomach upset, or as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Swallow Lariago-DS Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lariago-DS Tablet belongs to the class of medications called 'quinolines', primarily used to treat malaria. It is occasionally used to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and to treat conditions such as systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, and porphyria cutanea tarda. Lariago-DS Tablet targets malaria parasites inside red blood cells and disrupts their process of breaking down haemoglobin. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances, which destroy the parasites and clear the infection.

How Lariago-DS Tablet Works

Lariago-DS Tablet contains chloroquine. Lariago-DS Tablet targets malaria parasites inside red blood cells and disrupts their process of breaking down haemoglobin. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances, which destroy the parasites and clear the infection.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Lariago-DS Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 step-by-step strategies to manage the side effect of "inability to sleep" caused by medication usage:
  • Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
  • Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
  • Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
  • Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
  • Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
  • Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.
Managing depression as a side effect of medication: a comprehensive guide.
  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lariago-DS Tablet

Do not exceed the prescribed dose of Lariago-DS Tablet, as an overdose may lead to symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, drowsiness, headache, visual disturbances, convulsions, or irregular heartbeat. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lariago-DS Tablet if you are allergic to Lariago-DS Tablet or any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the following conditions such as liver or heart disease, a prolonged QT interval (a rare heart condition that can cause irregular heartbeat, fainting, or sudden death), irregular heartbeat, low magnesium or potassium levels, G6PD deficiency (a hereditary blood disorder), hearing issues, porphyria or other blood disorders, psoriasis, seizures, vision problems, diabetes, or muscle weakness in the knees and ankles. Also, let your doctor know if you consume large amounts of alcohol or if you have experienced vision changes while taking Lariago-DS Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Lariago-DS Tablet. It is used for children only if advised by the doctor. It is not recommended for children below 6 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloroquineAurothioglucose
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ChloroquineTelavancin
Critical

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ChloroquineAurothioglucose
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Taking Aurothioglucose with Lariago-DS Tablet can cause blood disorders and other severe side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aurothioglucose with Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
ChloroquineTelavancin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Using Lariago-DS Tablet together with telavancin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telavancin with Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
When Pimozide and Lariago-DS Tablet are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
When Thioridazine and Lariago-DS Tablet are taken together, can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet with Thioridazine 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.
ChloroquineBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Using Lariago-DS Tablet together with bepridil can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet with Bepridil 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.
ChloroquineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Using saquinavir together with Lariago-DS Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
ChloroquineAuranofin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Taking Auranofin with Lariago-DS Tablet can increase the risk of blood disorders and other severe side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Auranofin with Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Taking pazopanib with Lariago-DS Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pazopanib with Lariago-DS Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Using Lariago-DS Tablet together with sparfloxacin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet 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.
ChloroquineLevacetylmethadol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lariago-DS Tablet:
Using Levacetylmethadol together with Lariago-DS Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lariago-DS Tablet with Levacetylmethadol 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.

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-DS Tablet with meals for reduced gastric irritation.
  • Adequate nutrition is crucial for improving malaria-induced weakness.
  • It is essential to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to help them tolerate the food. 
  • Increase fluid and protein intake to combat malaria-induced weight loss.
  • Proper rest and mosquito-free premises are essential for the patient to recover.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet may cause interaction with alcohol. Therefore, it is advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Lariago-DS Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant before taking Lariago-DS Tablet. The doctor may prescribe this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding, and only after consulting a doctor, as it may pass into breast milk and potentially harm the nursing infant.

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Driving

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet may cause dizziness in some individuals. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

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Liver

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet should be taken with caution if you have any history of liver diseases. Please consult the doctor before taking Lariago-DS Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet should be taken with caution if you have any history of kidney diseases. Please consult the doctor before taking Lariago-DS Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Lariago-DS Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, it should not be given to children under 6 years of age due to the risk of overdose and serious toxicity.

Have a query?

FAQs

Lariago-DS Tablet is used to treat malaria. It is occasionally used to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and to treat conditions such as systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, and porphyria cutanea tarda.

Lariago-DS Tablet contains chloroquine. Lariago-DS Tablet targets malaria parasites inside red blood cells and disrupts their process of breaking down haemoglobin. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances, which destroy the parasites and clear the infection.

Lariago-DS Tablet can be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. If you are taking ampicillin, ensure that you take it at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Lariago-DS Tablet.

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&#039; surveillance. However, some patients may experience eye (retinal) damage, which can cause a pounding heart. Therefore, patients taking Lariago-DS Tablet are advised to consult a doctor and have regular check-ups periodically.

There may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency while using Lariago-DS Tablet. Doctor&#039;s consultation is mandatory before you start this medication.

The common side effects of Lariago-DS Tablet include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, stomach pain, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and itchy skin. Most of these side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, please consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
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