Asaf200mg
Tablet
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Asaf does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Asaf may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ba... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Asaf is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Asaf may ... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Asaf may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Asaf should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Asaf may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Asaf in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Asaf is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin an... View More
Uses of Asaf
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Asaf
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Bitter taste
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
How to use Asaf
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. Asaf may be taken with or ... View More
How Asaf works
Asaf is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repa... View More
What if you forget to take Asaf?
If you miss a dose of Asaf, 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 regu... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Asaf 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 Asaf and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- 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 in your sto... View 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.
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 treat... View 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 shoul... View 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 struct... View More
Precaution
History of CNS disorders, pseudomembranous colitis, superinfection, severe renal dysfunction, epilepsy, G6PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis, patients wit... View More
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; jaundice, renal failure, elevation of liver enzymes, BUN and creatinine; anaphylactoid reaction, headache, ... View More
Interaction
Cations such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc and iron may reduce the bioavailability of sparfloxacin. May increase the plasma concentrations of theophyllin... View More
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