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Prospar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Prospar have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Prospar 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.
The most common side effects of Prospar are Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Prospar have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Prospar 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 Prospar is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Prospar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Prospar related warnings section.
Prospar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Prospar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Prospar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Prospar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Prospar 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 Prospar safe for pregnant women?
Prospar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Prospar again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Prospar safe during breastfeeding?
Prospar may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prospar on the Kidneys?
Prospar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Prospar on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Prospar on the liver, information on safety of Prospar for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Prospar on the Heart?
Side effects of Prospar rarely affect the heart.
Prospar 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 Prospar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prospar habit forming or addictive?
Prospar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Prospar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Prospar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prospar is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prospar
Taking Prospar with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prospar
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prospar with alcohol will be.
Yes, Prospar can cause a headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Prospar 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.
Yes, Prospar causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a common side effect of this drug. If it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Prospar is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Prospar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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