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Active substance

Alatrofloxacin

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US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
TROVAN PRESERVATIVE FREEEQ 200MG BASE/VIAL; EQ 300MG BASE/VIALinjectable · injectionPFIZERDiscontinued18 Dec 1997

EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

Turvel IV Pfizer Limited · Withdrawn · authorised 3 Jul 1998 · ATC J01MA13

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Trovafloxacin is a synthetic broad spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults: Pneumonia: Community Acquired Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia (mild, moderate, and severe). Note: Efficacy in patients with very severe nosocomial pneumonia and in particular infections due to less susceptible pathogens e.g. P. aeruginosa, has not been established. See also section 4.2. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Acute Sinusitis Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections and Acute Pelvic Infections Salpingitis Uncomplicated Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis Chlamydial Cervicitis Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

Trovan IV Pfizer Limited · Withdrawn · authorised 3 Jul 1998 · ATC J01MA13

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Trovafloxacin is a synthetic broad spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults: Pneumonia: Community Acquired Pneumonia and Nosocomial Pneumonia (mild, moderate, and severe). Note: Efficacy in patients with very severe nosocomial pneumonia and in particular infections due to less susceptible pathogens e.g. P. aeruginosa, has not been established. See also section 4.2. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Acute Sinusitis Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections and Acute Pelvic Infections Salpingitis Uncomplicated Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis Chlamydial Cervicitis Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

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