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Novospar 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Novospar 100 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Novospar 100 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Novospar 100 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Novospar 100 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Novospar 100 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Novospar 100 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Novospar 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Novospar 100 Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Novospar 100 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Novospar 100 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Novospar 100 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Novospar 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 Novospar 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Novospar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Novospar again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Novospar 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Novospar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Novospar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Novospar 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Novospar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novospar 100 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Novospar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Novospar 100 Tablet on the Heart?
Novospar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novospar 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novospar 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Novospar 100 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Novospar 100 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Novospar 100 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Novospar 100 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Novospar 100 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novospar 100 Tablet
Taking Novospar 100 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novospar 100 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Novospar 100 Tablet.
Yes, Novospar causes drowsiness. It is a known side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, you can take Novospar for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Novospar is a brand name for sparfloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal, and eye infections.
Usually, Novospar 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.
Novospar 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