alaska tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alaska tablet used for?
Alaska Tablet (Sparfloxacin) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Sparfloxacin (NA), which Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Sparfloxacin
- Manufacturer: Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alaska tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, sinusitis
Off-label uses: Urinary tract infections, Skin infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Sparfloxacin |
| Brand Name | Alaska Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alaska tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alaska tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Tendonitis/tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizures
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Photosensitivity
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Theophylline | Major | Increased theophylline levels and toxicity |
| Antacids (Mg/Al) | Major | Decreased sparfloxacin absorption |
| Sucralfate | Major | Decreased sparfloxacin absorption |
| Iron supplements | Major | Decreased sparfloxacin absorption |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased risk of CNS stimulation |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of tendon rupture |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Caffeine | Minor | Increased caffeine effects |
| Calcium supplements | Minor | Decreased sparfloxacin absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
- Sucralfate
- Iron supplements
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Cyclosporine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Calcium supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid dairy products, antacids, and iron supplements within 2 hours of dosing
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS effects
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones, history of QT prolongation, uncorrected electrolyte imbalances, concurrent use with drugs that prolong QT interval
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG for QT interval, renal function, liver function, blood glucose
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care, monitor ECG for QT prolongation, consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alaska tablet
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ospar tabletSouthshourne Corporation India โน60.00 22.1% CHEAPER
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.