Manufacturer: Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Sparfloxacin(100mg)
Strip of 6 Tablet
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Sparwar 100mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time of the day. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine, as this reduces the efficacy of this medicine. You should not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may have dizziness, stomach pain, nausea and bitter taste as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but please consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Sparfloxacin, like other quinolones and fluoroquinolones, are bactericidal drugs, actively killing bacteria. Quinolones inhibit the bacterial DNA gyrase or the topoisomerase IV enzyme, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is also susceptible to sparfloxacin. Plasma sparfloxacin concentrations reach a peak (Cmax) of approximately 0.7 mg/L at 3 to 5 hours after a 200mg oral dose. This is followed by a monophasic slow decrease, with an elimination half-life (t1/2) of 15 to 20 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sparwar
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Bitter taste
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Sparfloxacin is contraindicated for individuals with a history of hypersensitivity or photosensitivity reactions. Torsade de pointes has been reported in patients receiving sparfloxacin concomitantly with disopyramide and amiodarone.
Sparwar 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Sparwar 100mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Sparwar 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Sparwar 100mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial respiratory infections and sinusitis. Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated for bacterial infections. Sparfloxacin exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting DNA gyrase, a bacterial topoisomerase.
This medicine has interactions with caffeine and milk/ milk products. Sparfloxacin can make the effect of caffeine stronger. Dairy or milk products or other products fortified with calcium can cause the medicine less effective.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Sparwar 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Sparwar 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sparwar 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can the use of Sparwar 100mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Sparwar 100mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can I stop taking Sparwar 100mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Sparwar 100mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can the use of Sparwar 100mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Sparwar 100mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Sparwar 100mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
