with no end in sight Atovaquone Generic Name: Atovaquone (a TOE va kwone) Brand Name: Mepron Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Atovaquone: It is used to prevent Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. It is used to treat Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Drug Prices Gone Wild: 10 Old Drugs, 10 New Pricetags What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Atovaquone? If you have an allergy to atovaquone or any other part of atovaquone. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are taking any of these drugs: Rifabutin or rifampin. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take atovaquone with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Atovaquone? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using atovaquone while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Atovaquone) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. All products: To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking atovaquone as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Shake well before use. Take this medicine with food. If you have trouble taking atovaquone with food, talk with your doctor. Unit-dose: Open pouch. Take contents by mouth. Can be put into a dosing spoon, a cup, or right in the mouth. Bottle: Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this medicine. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure atovaquone. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it, with a meal. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Low mood (depression). Fever. White patches in mouth. Cough. Flu-like signs. Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. What are some other side effects of Atovaquone? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Muscle pain. Not able to sleep. Sweating a lot. Runny nose. Stuffy nose. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Atovaquone? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about atovaquone, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about atovaquone. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using atovaquone. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about atovaquone Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 3 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous antibiotics Consumer resources Atovaquone Atovaquone (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Mepron Professional resources Atovaquone (AHFS Monograph) Atovaquone Suspension (FDA) Atovaquone (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Babesiosis Malaria Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis Pneumocystis Pneumonia Toxoplasmosis Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Atovaquone Rating 3 User Reviews 5.5 /10 3 User Reviews 5.5 Rate it! 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