Zagam
Zagam Advanced Patient Information
Generic Name: sparfloxacin (Oral route)
spar-FLOX-a-sin
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
Zagam
Available Dosage Forms:
Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Fluoroquinolone
Uses For Zagam
Sparfloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It is used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial infections.
The Shocking Truth About Antibiotic Resistance
Sparfloxacin works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before Using Zagam
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Caution is recommended in using sparfloxacin in children up to 18 years of age because similar medicines have been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals. However, your doctor may choose to use this medicine if other medicines cannot be used.
Geriatric
This medicine has been studied in elderly patients and has not been found to cause different side effects or other problems than it does in younger adults.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category
Generic Name: sparfloxacin (Oral route)
spar-FLOX-a-sin
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
Zagam
Available Dosage Forms:
Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Fluoroquinolone
Uses For Zagam
Sparfloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It is used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial infections.
The Shocking Truth About Antibiotic Resistance
Sparfloxacin works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before Using Zagam
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Caution is recommended in using sparfloxacin in children up to 18 years of age because similar medicines have been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals. However, your doctor may choose to use this medicine if other medicines cannot be used.
Geriatric
This medicine has been studied in elderly patients and has not been found to cause different side effects or other problems than it does in younger adults.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category
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