Sparfloxacin
Sparfloxacin
Sparfloxacin (pronounced spar-flox-a-cin) is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Sparfloxacin" is derived from the words "spar" and "floxacin". "Spar" is a prefix used in the naming of many synthetic antibiotics, and "floxacin" is a suffix used in the naming of quinolone antibiotics.
Usage
Sparfloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis. It works by inhibiting the enzymes necessary for bacterial DNA replication, thus preventing the bacteria from reproducing and spreading.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Sparfloxacin include nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as tendon rupture, nerve damage, and severe allergic reactions.
Related Terms
- Fluoroquinolone: A class of antibiotics that includes Sparfloxacin.
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Pneumonia: A type of lung infection that Sparfloxacin can be used to treat.
- Bronchitis: A type of respiratory infection that Sparfloxacin can be used to treat.
- Sinusitis: A type of sinus infection that Sparfloxacin can be used to treat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sparfloxacin
- Wikipedia's article - Sparfloxacin
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