Top
20
Doctor insights on:
Sparfloxacin
Sparfloxacin (Overview)
Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone which is a kind of anti-bacterial drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).
1
Used cefixime, gemifloxacin, Enoxacin sesquihydrate, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim, sparfloxacin still UTI frm 5 years.
Go to Urologist: I assume you have have been tested for all organisms and taken the appropriate amount of antibiotics for time as directed by the Doctor who gave them to you. Plumbing problem. You may have a Vesicoureteral reflux the retrograde passage of urine from the bladder into the upper urinary tract. This can be diagnosed by either a contrast voiding cystourethrogram or radionuclide cystogram. ...Read more
Sparfloxacin (Overview)
Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone which is a kind of anti-bacterial drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).
2
Had typhoid two months back..Tuk many antibiotics..Ciproxin..Rocephain iv..Sparfloxacin..Levofloxacin..Now devopd uti..Cause n treatement?
See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation. Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you. ...Read more
3
Is levaquin (levofloxacin) strong antibiotics?
Levaquin (levofloxacin): Levaquin (levofloxacin) kills many different types of bacteria, so yes, i'd classify it as a strong antibiotic. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
4
Is the antibiotic Cipro (ciprofloxacin) oral ototoxic?
CIPRO (ciprofloxacin): NO IT IS NOT OTOTOXIC PER THE COMPANY PACKAGE INSERT. ...Read more
5
What is ciloxan (ciprofloxacin)?
Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin): Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) is the trade name for the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin eye drop or ointment. ...Read more
6
Is Macrobid related to cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
No: Totally unrelated antibiotics.
Get a more detailed answer ›
7
Is there penicillin in cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
No: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) does not contain penicillin and does not cross-react with penicillin in those with penicillin allergy. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
8
What is ocuflox (ofloxacin)?
Ocuflox (ofloxacin): Is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. ...Read more
9
How safe is cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
Very safe: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a commonly used antibiotic that treats a variety of bacterial infections. It is generally well tolerated. The side effect it is known for is inflammation and weakening of tendons, with tendon rupture very occasionally occurring after prolonged or high dosages. It is good to take antibiotics only when they are needed and known to be effective! ...Read more
10
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and rashes?
Yes?: Any drug, including ciprofloxacin, can cause allergic eruptions. ...Read more
11
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or bactrim for kidney infection?
Depends: It depends on the bacteria, patient allergies, and other patient medications. ...Read more
See 2 more doctor answers
12
What's stronger keflex or cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
Neither: Both antibiotics are effective bactericidal drugs. Keflex causes time dependent killing while Cipro (ciprofloxacin) causes concentration dependent killing. The 2 drugs have different antibacterial spectrums. In general Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has better activity against gram negative bacteria like pseudomonas while Keflex is more active against gram positive bacteria like staph. And strep. Species. ...Read more
13
Is cipro (ciprofloxacin) a stong antibiotic?
Strong ?: Antibiotics are neither week or strong.They are either narrow spectrum (only good to kill a few germs) or broad spectrum (kills a lot of types of germs). Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a intermediate to broad in its spectrum, yet it does not kill all germs that cause infections. ...Read more
14
Does levaquin (levofloxacin) treat paronychia?
Some cases: Perionychia or infection of the nail folds can be acute or chronic. Most often acute cases are caused by bacterial infections that would respond to levaquin (levofloxacin). Other agents that are more commonly used are cephalexin, Amoxicillin and clindamycin. Chronic cases of perionychia are typically caused by fungal infections and will not respond to levaquin (levofloxacin). ...Read more
15
Will cipro (ciprofloxacin) treat mrsa?
No: The vast majority of MRSA strains are resistant to cipro (ciprofloxacin). Mrsa if sensitive frequently develop resistance to Cipro (ciprofloxacin) during treatment. Oral septra/bactrim, doxycycline/minocycline or Clindamycin are much better choices. ...Read more
16
Which is the best anabiotic for boils?
Biaxin, Gentamicin, Azithromycin, Gentamicin, or Levaquin (levofloxacin)?
None of these: See a DR, preferably a dermatologist. Begin with a diagnosis. Hidradenitis suppuritiva? Folliculitis? Distribution, location of "boils"? Specific features of them? How long? Best treatment can be determined by exam and evaluation of your entire physical state. With your stomach problem you should avoid any meds not clearly of benefit. Why no med for BP? ...Read more
17
Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) ear drops hurt?
Should not: Hold the bottle in the palm of your hand for 3 minutes to warm it up before you apply the drops. If the drops hurt every time you apply them, check with your doctor. ...Read more
18
Is levaquin (levofloxacin) for diverticulis?
yes: Levaquin (levofloxacin) may be part of an antibiotic regimen for diverticulitis. I would usually give flagyl, in addition. ...Read more
19
Side effects of cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
Stomach upset: Stomach upset, fatigue, tendinitis.
Get a more detailed answer ›
20
Uti septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds side effects?
Overall rather safe: Allergic side effects: skin rash, urticaria, photosensitivity, rarely - anaphylaxis, stevens-johnson syndrome. Gastro-intestinal: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia, stomatitis & rarely hepatitis. Kidney: interstitial nephritis, BUN & creatinine elevation & rarely kidney failure. Mood changes, cough & shortness of breath, easy bruising, weakness, insomnia, fatigue. Any changes noted ? Se. ...Read more