Trovan - Trovafloxacin - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Trovan.
• Trovan
• troh-vah-FLOX-uh-sin

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, nausea, change in taste sensation, or headache may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Unlikely but report promptly.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat serious and life-or-limb- threatening infections.

Read Before Using Trovan (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Trovan Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to others.
• A different medication may be needed in those cases.
• Laboratory tests may be performed to monitor side effects.

Warning

• This medication may cause serious, even life- threatening, liver problems.
• Therefore, first doses must be given in a hospital setting.
• Use should be reserved for serious infections and only when other safer drugs cannot be used.
• This drug has been restricted in its use in the U.
• S.
• market due to safety problems.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, or unusual fatigue.

Usage Instructions

• Take by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food.
• Dizziness is less likely if this drug is taken at bedtime or with food.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at the same time each day.
• Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
• Use of this drug for more than 14 days is not recommended.
• Consult your doctor.
• This medication should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after antacids containing magnesium or aluminum, as well as sucralfate, citric acid/sodium citrate and vitamins or minerals containing iron.
• When morphine is given by vein, it should be given at least 2 to 4 hours after trovafloxacin.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for proper use of this combination.

Trovan Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.