Trovafloxacin/Azithromycin Compliance Pak

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What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used as a treatment for a variety of bacterial infections.

How does it work?

• Azithromycin prevents protein production in bacteria and allows the body to get the infection under control.
• Trovafloxacin inhibits metabolic activities in the bacteria causing death.

How is it best taken?

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• The tablet can be taken with or without food. Take with food (no milk or yogurt) if this medicine causes an upset stomach.
• Take liquid (suspension) on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.
• Do not take dairy products, antacids, didanosine, multivitamins, minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium), nutritional supplements, sucralfate within 4 hours of this medicine.
• Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Not recommended for children younger than 18 years of age.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor). Can make infection more difficult to treat.
• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Do not use if you are breast-feeding.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
• Diarrhea.
• Belly pain and cramps.
• Feeling lightheaded and dizzy is common. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or hobbies that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.

What should I monitor?

• Watch for change in temperature or worsening of infection.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Fever and/or chills.
• Severe nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
• Pain in back of the ankle. The part called the Achilles tendon.
• Nausea, vomiting, belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow eyes or skin, not hungry.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store tablets in a tight container at room temperature.

General statements

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant)
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).

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