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Sparkle 100 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Sparkle 100 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sparkle 100 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Sparkle 100 Tablet include Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Sparkle 100 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sparkle 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.
In addition, Sparkle 100 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sparkle 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sparkle 100 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sparkle 100 Tablet in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sparkle 100 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Sparkle 100 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Sparkle 100 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sparkle 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.
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Is the use of Sparkle 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Sparkle can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sparkle right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Sparkle 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Sparkle 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 Sparkle 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Sparkle rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sparkle 100 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Sparkle on the liver, information on safety of Sparkle for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sparkle 100 Tablet on the Heart?
Sparkle has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sparkle 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sparkle 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sparkle 100 Tablet has not been reported.
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 Sparkle 100 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sparkle 100 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sparkle 100 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sparkle 100 Tablet
Taking Sparkle 100 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sparkle 100 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Sparkle 100 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Sparkle is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Discontinuing Sparkle on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Sparkle can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Sparkle can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Sparkle 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