Zagam Oral

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: SPARFLOXACIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (spar-FLOX-uh-sin)

Zagam Oral Side Effects

Most side effects are mild to moderate in intensity and disappear during treatment. Diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, headache, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, or stomach pain may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor immediately.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Report immediately:

skin irritation/swelling
rash
redness
itching (possible sun sensitivity reaction or allergy)

Unlikely but report: vaginal discomfort.

Very unlikely but report:

seizures
mood/mental changes
eye problems
unusual change in amount of urine
fever
rash
trouble breathing
yellowing eyes/skin
unusual bleeding/bruising

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

fainting
irregular heartbeat

This medication may rarely cause tendon damage (e.g., tendonitis, tendon rupture). Seek immediate medical attention, rest, and stop exercising if you develop joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Zagam Oral Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, especially including any allergies, previous drug reactions (rash) to sunlight, kidney disease, heart conditions, certain mental conditions (psychosis), blood vessel disease (carotid arteries), brain disorders (e.g., seizures or or cancer) or tendon problems.

This drug is not used in people who must be exposed to sunlight as part of job or lifestyle.

Exposure to direct or indirect sunlight, tanning lamps, etc., should be avoided for the entire treatment period and five days beyond. Only sunscreens which block UV-A rays (e.g., octocrylene or Parsol-1789 containing products) have been effective protection, along with adequate clothing.

Limit alcohol, since this drug could cause drowsiness and alcohol can intensify this effect. Caution performing tasks requiring mental alertness until you know the effect of the drug.

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