Leoquin Drop: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Leoquin Drop Information

Leoquin Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Leoquin Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Leoquin Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Leoquin Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Leoquin Drop is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Leoquin Drop related warnings talks about Leoquin Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Leoquin Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Leoquin Drop contraindications section.

Additionally, Leoquin Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Leoquin Drop, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Leoquin Benefits & Uses
Leoquin Dosage & How to Take
Leoquin Side Effects
Leoquin Related Warnings
Leoquin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin
Leoquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Leoquin Drop Benefits & Uses

Leoquin Drop is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Leoquin Drop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Leoquin Drop Related Warnings

Is the use of Leoquin Drop safe for pregnant women?

Leoquin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Leoquin Drop safe during breastfeeding?

Leoquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Leoquin Drop on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Leoquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leoquin Drop on the Liver?

Leoquin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leoquin Drop on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Leoquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Leoquin Drop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leoquin Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin Drop

Is this Leoquin Drop habit forming or addictive?

Leoquin Drop is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leoquin Drop as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Leoquin Drop only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Leoquin Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Leoquin Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leoquin Drop

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Leoquin Drop, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoquin Drop

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Leoquin Drop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin Drop

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Leoquin can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Leoquin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Leoquin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Leoquin cause fatigue?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Leoquin can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Leoquin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Leoquin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Leoquin works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. This results in starvation and death of parasites. Leoquin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Leoquin can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Leoquin. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211

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Leoquin Drop Benefits & Uses

Leoquin Drop Dosage & How to Take

Leoquin Drop Related Warnings

Leoquin Drop Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin Drop

Leoquin Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin Drop

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question over 5 years ago

Can Leoquin cause fatigue?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Leoquin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Leoquin with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

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