Sparfloxacin

Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It has a controversial safety profile. Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It has a controversial safety profile. It was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1993. Zagam is no longer available in the United States. The compound is indicated for treating community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections (acute sinusitis, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible bacteria, community-acquired pneumonia). Sparfloxacin is about 37-45% bound to proteins in the blood.