What does the drug Lariam do?

Answer by  mavery (62)

Lariam is used to prevent and treat malaria. Mosquitos that spread malaria have developed a resistance to this medication, so it has fallen out of favor as a treatment. As with many other anti-malarials, Lariam can cause unpleasant psychiatric side effects. It is being studied as a possible treatment for other conditions, but has not yet been approved for them.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Lariam is an anti-malarial drug. It helps to not only fight malarial infection but also is used to prevent malaria.

Answer by  sathya (237)

Lariam or Mefloquine is generally used for the treatment of malaria infection. This is not a perfect cure of malaria however it helps in destroying the parasite in blood cells, which are produced by the mosquito's byte in the liver. These parasites are called Plasmodia and Lariam kills these parasites, thus preventing spread in the blood vessels.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Lariam is the brand name of mefloquine, which is a drug used in the treatment of malaria and as a prevention for malaria. It is a synthetic form of quinine and was introduced in 1970.

Answer by  worker2746 (2434)

I am not sure of what the primary purpose of this drug is, but do know that is larger doses it will quickly induce sleep for people taking this daily.

Answer by  krishna54 (212)

the drug lariam is used in the treatment of malaria ,it acts in the blood stream to fight with the malaria parasites,but,to be avoided incase of alergic reaction ,severe vomiting

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Lariam is a drug used to prevent and treat malaria. One important fact to know is that at times Lariam can cause serious mental side effects such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, suicidal tendencies and psychosis. Less serios side effects include nausea/vomiting, ringing in the ears, fever, aches and pains.