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Spargee is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Spargee have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Spargee is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Spargee are Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Spargee can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Spargee are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Spargee's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Spargee related warnings talks about Spargee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Spargee is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Spargee are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Spargee with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Spargee, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Spargee 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 Spargee safe for pregnant women?
Spargee may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Spargee again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Spargee safe during breastfeeding?
Spargee may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Spargee on the Kidneys?
Spargee rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spargee on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Spargee on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Spargee will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Spargee on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Spargee on the heart have been reported.
Spargee 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 Spargee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spargee habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Spargee is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Spargee you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Spargee should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Spargee in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Spargee
You can take Spargee with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spargee
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Spargee.
Usually, Spargee is given for short-term treatment for up to 10 days. Take it as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, Spargee 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.
Spargee 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.
Spargee 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.
Yes, Spargee 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.
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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
