Spardac 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Spardac 200 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Spardac 200 Tablet 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.
The most common side effects of Spardac 200 Tablet are Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Spardac 200 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Spardac 200 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Spardac 200 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Spardac 200 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Spardac 200 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Spardac 200 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Spardac 200 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Spardac 200 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Spardac 200 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Spardac 200 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Spardac 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Spardac. It is best to stop taking Spardac immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Spardac 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Spardac 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 Spardac 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Spardac has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spardac 200 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Spardac on the liver, information on safety of Spardac for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Spardac 200 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Spardac on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spardac 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spardac 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Spardac 200 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Spardac 200 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Spardac 200 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Spardac 200 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Spardac 200 Tablet
Taking Spardac 200 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spardac 200 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Spardac 200 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Spardac may be taken with or without the meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
No, Spardac does not cause weakness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
Spardac 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.
Yes, Spardac 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.
Spardac 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