ZAGAM

Zagam Information

Zagam is a drug based on the main ingredient Sparfloxacin, a synthetic antimicrobial agent with broad spectrum action. Part of the Fluoroquinolones class of medication, this drug is used to fight bacterial infections in the human body.

Zagam Indications

Zagam is typically prescribed for the treatment of adult patients of over 18 years of age. This drug is employed in the treatment of bacterial infections, such as community acquired pneumonia and acute bacterial exacerbations of certain infections such as chronic bronchitis. It is advised that before deciding upon prescribing a treatment with Zagam, the examining health care professional should perform certain tests in order to isolate and identify the invasive agents.

Zagam Warnings

A treatment with Zagam is not the adequate therapy option for patients who are suffering from heart disease, kidney disease or who have a history of such medical conditions. This drug may also not be appropriate for the treatment of epileptic patients, or for the treatment of those suffering from seizures.

Currently, it is not known whether Zagam is safe to use during pregnancy. It is advised to consult with your personal health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Also, it is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should only follow a therapy with this medication if their personal health care professional decides that the benefits outweigh the possible risks.

Zagam Intake Guidelines

It is advised to closely follow the Zagam intake guidelines that have been prescribed by the examining health care professional. You may experience a relief of the symptoms within a few days from the start of the treatment; however, you need to continue the therapy for its full duration in order to ensure that the infection has cleared completely. The Zagam doses should be taken with a full glass of water, and you should drink extra quantities of fluids for the whole duration of the therapy in order to prevent Sparfloxacin crystals from forming in the urine. This medication may be taken with food in order to reduce stomach upset.

Zagam Dosage

The exact Zagam dosage may vary from one case to another, depending on the infection being treated as well as on the patient’s general health condition, medical history and a number of other factors. It is highly advised that you take the Zagam dosage that has been prescribed for you. Never use the medication dosage prescribed for another patient. During the course of the therapy, the examining health care professional may change your Zagam dosage. You should always take the last dosage that has been prescribed to you.

Zagam Overdose

It is highly advised to only take the Zagam dosage that has been prescribed in your case. Never attempt to change that dosage, either by modifying the intake schedule or by altering the doses themselves. Doing so may result in severe, possibly lethal complications. Among the most common symptoms of a Zagam overdose, slow and irregular heartbeats have been noted.

Zagam Missed Dose

It is highly recommended that you keep a regular medication schedule in order to reduce the risk of missing any Zagam doses. However, if you unfortunately miss using a prescribed dose of this clinical remedy, you should replace it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for another scheduled dose of this product. In case it is almost time for another intake, you should completely skip the missed dose and continue with the normal medication schedule; we advise you to discuss the situation with your personal health care provider in order to determine if any further action needs to be taken.

Zagam Side Effects

There are several side effects associated with Zagam. Treatment with this drug may result in the appearance of one or several severe symptoms, which may require immediate termination of the treatment and / or medical assistance. It is strongly recommended that you immediately stop taking Zagam and contact your personal health care provider if you experience any sign of an allergic reaction (such as hives, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face, tongue or lips or narrowing of the throat), irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, seizures, chest pain, swelling of the limbs, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, hallucinations, confusion, joint or muscle pain, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin), nausea, severe fatigue, abdominal discomfort or pain, nausea or abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Less severe side effects of Zagam therapy are also possible, and these may not require discontinuation of the treatment. You should let your personal physician know if you experience headaches, drowsiness or lightheadedness, ringing in the ears, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, nausea or increased photosensitivity of the skin.

Other side effects that are not listed here may appear as well. You should let your personal health care provider know if you experience any unusual or unexpected effects while following a treatment with this drug.

Zagam Drug Reactions

The use of aluminum or magnesium based antacids, or mineral supplements or vitamins containing zinc or iron, or the medicine Sucralfate within 4 hours before or after taking a dose of Zagam is not permitted, as these may greatly impact the effectiveness of this drug, severely reducing it.

Before taking this medication, you should first consult with your prescribing health care professional if you are taking Cisapride, Erythromycin, Phenothiazine class medication (Mesoridazine, Thioridazine, Perphenazine, Fluphenazine or Chlorpromazine), tricyclic antidepressants (Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Amitriptyline, Doxepin or Amoxapine), Astemizole or Terfenadine, or the heart medication Bepridil, Procainamide, Quinidine, Amiodarone or Disopyramide. Other drugs may interact with Zagam as well. It is advised that you let the prescribing doctor know of any other medication you are currently taking.