Generic name: Avelox
Brand names: Moxifloxacin, Avelox, Avalox, Avelon, Vigamox
What is Avelox?
Avelox is a popular medicine that has been labeled as a quinolone antibiotic. It prescribed for the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease(PID), sinusitis and bronchitis. It will not work for viral infections, colds or flu.
Apprise your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the salutary effects of this product.
What important information should I know about Avelox?
Avelox enlarges sensitivity to sunlight, it may cause severe burning. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
Avoid antacids, aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc products for 4 hours before and 8 hours after taking a dose of this medication.
Do not finish your course of Avelox, even if you start to feel better. Stopping the medication too early may worsen some conditions.
Avelox may cause dizziness or coordination problems. Be very careful about operating machinery, driving, performing hazardous tasks or climbing until you know how you react to this medicine.
The combination of alcohol and Avelox may cause flushing and a fast heart rate. Use alcohol carefully during taking this medicine.
Always provide a health care professional before giving Avelox to a child.
What should I tell my doctor before I take this drug?
Your medic has to know about:
- heart disorders (such as heart rhythm problems)
- liver or kidney disease
- allergy to moxifloxacin, or to similar medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- tendon or muscular problems
- epilepsy or fits
- enzyme disorder
- diabetes
- pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant
How to take Avelox?
This medicament is available in the tab form to take orally.
The recommended dosage of this medicine for adults and children 18 years and older is 400 milligrams (mg). It is usually recommended to take medicine 1 time per day, at regular intervals.
Avelox is taken with some water. It is important to drink several glasses of water each day while you are taking Avelox to protect your kidneys. You may take it with food or on an empty stomach. In order to soften stomach irritation and help your body absorb the drug is possible to combine with food. The tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break or chew them.
Take this drug exactly as instructed on your prescription label and recommended by your health care provider.
What should you do if you miss a dose of Avelox?
If you forget to take a dosage of Avelox, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and continue with your normal schedule. Never take a double dose.
What should you do if you overdose of Avelox?
Taking any medicine in excess you can have serious consequences for your health. If you are overdosed inform your doctor at once. Overdose of Avelox may give rise to nausea, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea or seizures (convulsions).
What drug(s) may interact with Avelox?
- antacids
- didanosine (ddI) buffered tablets or powder
- erythromycin
- medicines for inflammation like ibuprofen, naproxen
- vitamins with iron or zinc
- medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
- sucralfate
- warfarin
This is not a finished list of interactions. Detail information you may receive at your health care professional.
Ask your medic about the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What side-effects may occur?
- Allergic reaction ( skin rash or swelling; hives; difficulty breathing; itching; swelling of your throat
- or tongue
- or face
- or lips )
- Problems with breathing
- Fever, chills
- Nausea, vomiting
- Numbness, tingling in your hands or feet (tremor), muscle stiffness, or spasms
- Difficulty urinating (urinary retention), dark urine, diarrhea or loose stools
- Headache, dizziness, ringing in your ears or hearing loss
- Indigestion, or upset stomach, bloating, stomach gas, pain or cramps
- Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, pale skin
- Fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- Fatigue, faintness
- Liver problems, yellowing eyes, skin
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Trouble sleeping
If these persist or worsen, provide your doctor immediately. This is not a whole list of side effects and others may occur. If you have other reactions not stated above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How should Avelox be stored?
Store at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F), tightly closed, away from sunlight, direct heat, and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. Keep medication out of the reach of children and away from pets.
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