Trovan I.v. - Alatrofloxacin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Trovan I.v..
• Trovan
• uh-lay-troh-FLOX-uh-sin

Overdose

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

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use 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-up" the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

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

Trovan I.v. Storage Instructions

• Store vials at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.
• Diluted solution is stable for 3 days at room temperature and 7 days refrigerated.
• Discard unused portion of vial.

Trovan I.v. 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.

Possible Side Effects

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

Read Before Using Trovan I.v. (precautions)

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

Usage Instructions

• After proper dilution, this drug is given slowly by vein (IV) exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by using 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 not be given together with any solution containing multivalent cations (for example, magnesium or calcium) in the same IV.
• Check visually for any particles or change in color of the solution (it should be colorless or pale yellow).

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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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