Generic for Zagam for Bronchitis and pneumonia - Drug Information

Generic Name - Sparfloxacin

Category - Antibacterial medication

Indications

Bronchitis and Pneumonia
Generic Zagam is indicated to treat bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial infections. Sporfloxacin (Generic Zagam) belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It woks by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Generic for Zagam Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zagam is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zagam should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Brain or spinal cord disease
Heart rhythm problems
Heart or blood problems
Kidney disease
Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zagam. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Astemizole
Cisapride
Disopyramide
Erythromycin
Pentamidine
Phenothiazines
Terfenadine
Tricyclic antidepressants
Antacids, aluminum, calcium, or magnesium
Iron supplements
Sucralfate
Zinc

Generic for Zagam Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericZagam
The usual recommended oral dosage of Generic Zagam is 400mg on the first day, then 200 mg once a day for additional nine days.

Generic for Zagam Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zagam side Effects include abdominal or stomach cramps and severe pain, abdominal tenderness, agitation, area rash, black, tarry stools, bleeding, blisters on mucous membranes with fever, blistering, itching, loosening, peeling, or redness of skin, bloody or cloudy urine, coldness, burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling or tingling feelings, chills and chest pain.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zagam.

Generic for Zagam and Pregnancy

Generic Zagam has not been studied in pregnant women. Discuss with your doctor whether or not this medicine should be taken during pregnancy.

Generic for Zagam and Breastfeeding

Generic Zagam passes into the breast milk. Discuss with your doctor whether or not to breast-feed during treatment with sparfloxacin.

Generic for Zagam and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zagam in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Zagam and Geriatric

Generic Zagam 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

Note

The above information about Generic Zagam serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.