Consuming alcohol with Saga 200 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Saga 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Saga 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Saga 200 may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby.
UNSAFE
Saga 200 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Saga 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Saga 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Saga 200 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Saga 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Saga 200 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of ... Show more
Uses of Saga 200
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Saga 200
Common
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Bitter taste
Indigestion
Diarrhea
How to use Saga 200
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Saga 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Saga 200 works
Saga 200 is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
What if you forget to take Saga 200?
If you miss a dose of Saga 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Saga 200 to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Saga 200 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in bre ... Show more
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Chronic bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
2 tablets (400 mg) on 1st day as a loading dose, followed by 1 tablet (200 mg) daily as a maintenance dose.
Duration of maintenance tre ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (Creatinine clearance < 50 ml/min) is 2 tablets (400 mg) taken on the first day as a loading dose. Thereafter, 1 tablet of 200 mg sho ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy and lactation; children <18 yr.
Mode of Action
Sparfloxacin inhibits the supercoiling activity of DNA gyrase which is an enzyme essential for DNA replication thus promoting the breakage of DNA stru ... Show more
Precaution
History of CNS disorders, pseudomembranous colitis, superinfection, severe renal dysfunction, epilepsy, G6PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis, patients w ... Show more
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; jaundice, renal failure, elevation of liver enzymes, BUN and creatinine; anaphylactoid reaction, headache ... Show more
Interaction
Cations such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc and iron may reduce the bioavailability of sparfloxacin. May increase the plasma concentrations of theophyll ... Show more
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