Trobicin (Spectinomycin) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Trobicin Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking spectinomycin (Trobicin)?

Do not take spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Before taking spectinomycin, talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or other serious medical problems. You may not be able to use spectinomycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Spectinomycin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether spectinomycin passes into breast milk. Do not take spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.