sparfloxacin

sparfloxacin /spar·flox·a·cin/ (spahr-flok´sah-sin) a synthetic, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.

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sparfloxacin,

an antiinfective.

indications It is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia and chronic bronchitis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.

contraindications Known hypersensitivity to quinolones and photosensitivity prohibit its use.

adverse effects Life-threatening effects are leukopenia and pseudomembranous colitis. Other adverse effects are eosinophilia, anemia, flatulence, diarrhea, QT interval prolongation, vasodilation, rash, pruritus, and photosensitivity. Common side effects are headache, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

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sparfloxacin

Zagam^® Infectious disease An advanced, broad-spectrum–gram-negative bacilli, staphylococci fluoroquinolone with improved activity against streptococci and anaerobes, TB, MAC Indications Community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis Adverse effects Photosensitivity, GI upset. See Fluoroquinolone.