Sparfloxacin

Therapeutic Group

Quinolone Anti-bacterials

Indication Dosage

Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Exacerbations Of Chronic Bronchitis: 

  • Adults: 400 Mg On Day 1, Followed By 200 Mg Once Daily For 9 Days. 

Typhoid & Paratyphoid: 

  • Adult: 200-400 Mg Daily In Two Divided Doses For 14 Days. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 100mg /200mg: Sparfloxacin 100mg /200mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthralgia
  • Asthenia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Gi Disturbances. Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Tremor
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Rashes
  • Photosensitivity
  • Joint Pain
  • Impaired Judgment And Dexterity Transient Increase In Serum Creatinine
  • Haematological
  • Hepatic And Renal Disorder
  • Tachycardia.
  • Rare: Vasculitis
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis
  • Haemorrhagic Bullae
  • Stevens-johnson And Lyell Syndrome
  • Visual Disturbances
  • Transient Hearing Loss
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Impaired Taste
  • Smell And Vision

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