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Raxar Patient, Information, Instructions - Grepafloxacin
Raxar Patient, Information, Instructions - Grepafloxacin
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients should be advised:
- that grepafloxacin may be taken with or without meals.
- that grepafloxacin increases the effects of theophylline, and
to advise their physician
immediately if they are taking theophylline.
- that multivitamins (containing iron
or zinc), antacids, (containing magnesium, calcium,
or aluminum), sucralfate, or VIDEX (didanosine) chewable/buffered
tablets or the pediatric
powder for oral
solution should not
be taken within 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking grepafloxacin
(see DRUG INTERACTIONS ).
- that grepafloxacin may increase the effects of other drugs metabolized
by the liver, and to
advise their physician
of any of the drugs they are taking.
- to drink fluids liberally.
- that grepafloxacin may increase the effects of caffeine.
- that grepafloxacin may be associated with hypersensitivity
reactions, even following a single dose, and to discontinue the
drug at the first sign
of skin rash,
hives, or other skin
reactions, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty in swallowing
or breathing, or any other symptom
of an allergic reaction
(see WARNINGS ).
- that grepafloxacin may cause
dizziness and lightheadedness;
therefore, patients should know how they react
to this drug before they
operate an automobile
or machinery or engage in activities requiring mental
alertness and coordination.
- to discontinue treatment; rest
and refrain from exercise; and to contact their physician
immediately if they experience
pain, inflammation
or rupture of a tendon
.
- to avoid excessive sunlight or artificial
ultraviolet light
while taking grepafloxacin and to discontinue therapy
if phototoxicity (e.g., sunburn-like reaction or skin
eruptions) occurs.
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