Novospar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Novospar 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 Novospar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Novospar 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 Novospar as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Novospar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Novospar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Novospar related warnings talks about Novospar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Novospar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Novospar in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. The section on Novospar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Novospar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Novospar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Novospar 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 Novospar safe for pregnant women?
Novospar may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Novospar, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Novospar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Novospar. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Novospar on the Kidneys?
Novospar may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novospar on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Novospar on the liver, information on safety of Novospar for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Novospar on the Heart?
Novospar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Novospar 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 Novospar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novospar habit forming or addictive?
Novospar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novospar as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Novospar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novospar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Novospar
You can take Novospar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novospar
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Novospar with alcohol will be.
Yes, Novospar causes drowsiness. It is a known side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, you can take Novospar 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.
Novospar 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.
Usually, Novospar is given for short-term treatment for up to 10 days. Take it as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Novospar 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
