Sparfloxacin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Zagam

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Blisters; itching; redness of skin; sensation of skin burning; skin rash; swelling of skin

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe); abdominal tenderness; diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody; fever; pain, inflammation, or swelling in calves, shoulders, or hands

Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Irregular heartbeat

Rare

Acute psychosis; agitation; confusion; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); tremors

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Less common

Changes in sense of taste; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; trouble in sleeping; vaginal itching and discharge; vomiting

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this period of time check with your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects:

Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe); abdominal tenderness; diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody; fever

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.