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

Leoquin Information

Leoquin is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Drops, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Leoquin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Leoquin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Leoquin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Leoquin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Leoquin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Leoquin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Leoquin in conditions like Porphyria. Other contraindications of Leoquin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Leoquin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Leoquin, 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
Severe Interaction of Leoquin with Other Drugs
Leoquin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin
Leoquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Leoquin Benefits & Uses

Leoquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Leoquin 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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leoquin is used -

Leoquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Leoquin 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 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 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 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 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

Severe Interaction of Leoquin with Other Drugs

Leoquin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Leoquin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin

Is this Leoquin habit forming or addictive?

Leoquin 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 as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Leoquin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Leoquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leoquin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoquin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Leoquin

Question over 5 years ago

What is Leoquin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Leoquin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Leoquin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Leoquin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Leoquin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Oral tablet and suspension of Leoquin should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Leoquin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.

Question almost 6 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

Can Leoquin cause headache?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Leoquin causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Leoquin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Leoquin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.