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Alatrofloxacin and Trovan are used to treat very serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, these medicines will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Liver failure has been reported rarely with the use of alatrofloxacin and Trovan. Because of the risk of liver problems, these medicines are used only to treat serious bacterial infections, such as those that are life-threatening or when there is a risk of losing a limb. Because of this, treatment usually is started in the hospital or in another in-patient health care facility. These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Trovan Tablets (U.S.) Parenteral Alatrofloxacin Injection (U.S.)
Trovan is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia and skin, urinary, respiratory, sinus, gynecological, sexually transmitted, and gastrointestinal tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Trovan is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Trovan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Trovan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Trovan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Trovan without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - Trovafloxacin - Trovan |