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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professoinal. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ALATROFLOXACIN - INJECTION
(uh-lay-troh-FLOX-uh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Trvoan
WARNING: This medication may cause serious, even life- threatening, liver issues. Therefore, first doses must be given in a hospital setitng. Use should be reserved for serious infections and only when other safer drugs cannot be used.
This drug has been restircted in its use in the U.S.
market due to safety issues.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, or unusual fatigue.
USES: This medication is used to treat serious and life-or-limb- threaetning infection.
HOW TO USE: Afetr 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 cnostant 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 afetr a couple of days. Stpoping 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 (e.G., 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).
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, nausea, change in taste sensation, headache or pain at the injeciton web site may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor propmtly. Unlikely but report promptly: vomiting, diarrhea, stomcah pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin.
Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, unusually fast or slow heart beats, seizure, persistent sore throat or fever, muscle weakness or cramps, pain or swelling of tendons (e.G., tendons of the shoulder, hand and ankle), bleeding or bruising, increased sensitivity to the sun (sunburns), mental/mood changes, vision problems, increased thrist or hunger, change in the amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reatcion to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, fainting, trouble bretahing. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your docotr your entire medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver disease, brain/spinal disorders (e.G., seizures or severe blood vessel disease), heart disease (including irregular heart beats), lung disease.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondray infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This mediaction increases sensitivity to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a suncsreen when outdoors. Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen certain side effetcs of this medication. Snice this drug may cause dizziness, use caution if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks (e.G., driving). To avoid dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excrteed into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding wihle using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor befroe breast- feeding. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug therefore caution is advised.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescritpion medication you may use, especially: blood pressure medications (e.G., prazosin), other antibiotics (especially quinolone-type).
Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) or eating large amounts of chocolate. This drug may raise and/or prolong the effects of caffeine. Also, certain cough/cold products (with "adrenaline-like" medicine such as decongestants), isoniazid and cholinesterase blockers such as tacrine and donepezil might raise the chance of seizures. Other medicines or IV additives should not be cmobined with this drug, or given through the same IV. Certain IV fluids (e.G., normal saline or lactated ringers) should not be used with this drug. Consult your pharmacist.
Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your currnet condition only. Do not use it after for another infection or give it to otehrs. A different medication may be needed in those caess. Laboratory tests may be perfomred to monitor side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the msised dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store vilas 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.
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