Zagam Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Zagam side effects are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less
common side effects of Zagam are abdominal pain, headache, rash,
restlessness. Rare Zagam side effects may include confusion, shortness of breath,
blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives,
irritability, liver and kidney failures.
Zagam Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Zagam side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Zagam is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system,
urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Zagam is
also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections,
infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia.
Zagam belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective
against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Zagam
kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is
often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not
considered good to treat viral infections like flu.
Zagam is available as a tablet and an oral suspension and as eardrops.
ZAGAM CAUTION
Stop taking Zagam and seek medical help right away at the first sign of
a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and
seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first
dose.
These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and
throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.
You should not take Zagam if you are sensitive to or have ever had an
allergic reaction to Zagam or other antibiotics of this type such as
Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan.
You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate
in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you
know how Zagam affects you.
Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of
bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary
infection.
If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such
as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your
physician before taking Zagam.
You should consult your doctor before taking Zagam if you have liver or
kidney disease.
DRUG INTERACTION
The following can interfere with the absorption of Zagam:
Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins
containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx
Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Zagam was taken in
combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.
Zagam may increase the effects of caffeine.
If Zagam is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be
increased or decreased:
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin
ZAGAM DOSES
CHILDREN:
Not recommended, unless for treating Anthrax. Their dose is calculated
at the rate of 15mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight.
ADULTS:
First day two 200mg tablets; after that one 200mg a day.
Doses of Zagam may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.
ZAGAM AND PREGNANCY
Animal studies have shown birth defects by Zagam. Inform your doctor if
you are or planning to become pregnant before using this drug.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking
Zagam.
ZAGAM OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Zagam overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset
stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Zagam overdose may cause kidney
failure. In case of Zagam overdose seek medical help right away.
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