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Alaska, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Alaska have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alaska. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Alaska are Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alaska as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alaska go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Alaska has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alaska related warnings talks about Alaska's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alaska is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alaska are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Alaska may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Alaska, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alaska is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Alaska safe for pregnant women?
Alaska may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Alaska again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alaska safe during breastfeeding?
Alaska should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alaska on the Kidneys?
Alaska may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alaska on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Alaska on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Alaska will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Alaska on the Heart?
Alaska has very mild side effects on the heart.
Alaska should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alaska unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alaska habit forming or addictive?
Alaska is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Alaska can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alaska should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alaska cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alaska
You can take Alaska with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alaska
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alaska and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Alaska can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Alaska can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, you can take Alaska for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Alaska can be taken with paracetamol. 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.
Alaska is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting enzymes such as topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV which are essential for the bacterial cell to repair, DNA replication, transcription, and recombination. Thus it kills the bacteria. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zagam® (sparfloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714