Salocin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.05 (10's pack: ৳ 170.50)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sparfloxacin |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment
- Acute Maxillary Sinusitis (AMS) treatment
- Urinary tract infections treatment
- Bacterial prostatitis treatment
- Bacterial diarrhea treatment
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Tuberculosis treatment
- Leprosy treatment
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- Inhibition of topoisomerase IV
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial
- Effective against gram-positive organisms
- Effective against Mycobacteria
- Plasma protein binding
- Tissue and body fluid distribution
- Metabolism by liver
- Excretion in feces and urine
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended daily dose for normal renal function
- Recommended daily dose for renal impairment
- Loading dose
- Duration of therapy
- Tablet size
Interaction
- Chelation with antacids
- Contraindicated with QT interval-increasing medications
- No interaction with theophylline
- No interaction with caffeine
- No interaction with warfarin
- No interaction with cimetidine
- No alteration by probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- History of Achilles tendinitis following fluoroquinolone use
Side Effects
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
- Pruritus
- Taste perversion
- QTc interval prolongation
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Vasodilatation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Potential risk to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Phototoxic reactions
- Discontinuation at first signs of phototoxicity
- Safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents
- Adequate hydration
- Caution in renal insufficiency
- Avoidance of concomitant QTc interval-prolonging medications
- Avoidance of excessive sunlight exposure
Use in Special Populations
- Pharmacokinetics in the elderly
- Pharmacokinetics in pediatric subjects
- Gender differences in pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacokinetics in renal insufficiency
- Pharmacokinetics in hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store away from heat
- Store away from direct light
- Store below 30°C