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Spardac 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Spardac 100 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Spardac 100 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Spardac 100 Tablet 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 Spardac 100 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Spardac 100 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Spardac 100 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Spardac 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Spardac 100 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Spardac 100 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Spardac 100 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Spardac 100 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Spardac 100 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Spardac 100 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 100 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 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Spardac has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spardac 100 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 100 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 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spardac 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Spardac 100 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Spardac 100 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Spardac 100 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Spardac 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Spardac 100 Tablet
Taking Spardac 100 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spardac 100 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Spardac 100 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