sparfloxacin, an antiinfective. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia and chronic bronchitis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to quinolones and photosensitivity prohibit its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Life-threatening effects are leukopenia and pseudomembranous colitis. Other adverse effects are eosinophilia, anemia, flatulence, diarrhea, QT interval prolongation, vasodilation, rash, pruritus, and photosensitivity. Common side effects are headache, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
