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Sparmax, 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 Sparmax have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Sparmax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Sparmax include Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Sparmax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Sparmax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sparmax is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Sparmax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sparmax related warnings section.
Sparmax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sparmax in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sparmax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Sparmax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sparmax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sparmax 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 Sparmax safe for pregnant women?
Sparmax may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sparmax again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sparmax safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Sparmax may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Sparmax should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Sparmax on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sparmax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sparmax on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Sparmax on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Sparmax will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Sparmax on the Heart?
Sparmax has very mild side effects on the heart.
Sparmax 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 Sparmax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sparmax habit forming or addictive?
Sparmax 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 Sparmax as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sparmax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sparmax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sparmax
Taking Sparmax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sparmax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sparmax with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Sparmax 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.
Yes, Sparmax 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.
Sparmax 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.
Sparmax is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Sparmax 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zagam® (sparfloxacin)
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