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Bactospar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Bactospar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bactospar. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Bactospar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Bactospar as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Bactospar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Bactospar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Bactospar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bactospar related warnings section.
Bactospar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bactospar in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Bactospar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bactospar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Bactospar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Bactospar 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 Bactospar safe for pregnant women?
Bactospar can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Bactospar, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Bactospar safe during breastfeeding?
Bactospar 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 Bactospar on the Kidneys?
Bactospar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactospar on the Liver?
Side effects of Bactospar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Bactospar on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Bactospar on the heart have been reported.
Bactospar 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 Bactospar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactospar habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Bactospar has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bactospar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bactospar only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bactospar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bactospar
You can take Bactospar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactospar
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bactospar and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can take Bactospar 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, Bactospar 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.
Yes, Bactospar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, itching, and altered taste. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Discontinuing Bactospar on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Bactospar is a brand name for sparfloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal, and eye infections.
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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