restricting the use of Trovan (trovafloxacin)
July 1999
Both the FDA and HPB are restricting the use of Trovan (trovafloxacin)...too many cases of severe liver toxicity.
Since Trovan came out last year, there have been over 100 reports of liver toxicity...including 6 deaths.
Now Trovan is recommended ONLY for patients with potentially life-threatening infections...who begin therapy in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
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