| Why
is Avelox prescribed?
Avelox is in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
It works by stopping the life cycle of bacteria. It is used to eliminate
certain bacteria that cause infections in your lungs and sinuses.
Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Avelox
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Avelox be used?
Avelox
comes as tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day
for 5 to 10 days. Avelox tablets should be swallowed whole with
a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.
Follow
the directions on your label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Use Avelox exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or
use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue
to take Avelox even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Avelox
without talking to your doctor.
Other
uses for Avelox
Avelox
is used occasionally to treat prostatitis, osteomyelitis, traveler's
diarrhea, gonorrheal cervicitis or urethritis, pelvic inflammatory
disease, sinusitis, otitis media, septic arthritis, bacterial meningitis,
bacteremia, and endocarditis, and to prevent infection in urological
surgery. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using Avelox
for your condition.
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Prescribing Information
| Avelox's
Price List |
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Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strength |
Manufacturer |
Quantity |
US$ |
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|
Avelox (brand) |
Moxifloxacin |
400 mg tab |
Bayer |
10 tabs |
85.00 |
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before using Avelox,
- tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Avelox, alatrofloxacin
injection (Trovan), cinoxacin (Cinobac), ciprofloxacin (Cipro),
enoxacin (Penetrex), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin),
lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin),
ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trofloxacin tablets (Trovan),
or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics; amiodarone
(Cordarone); cisapride (Propulsid); disopyramide (Norpace); diuretics
('water pills') such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide
(Hydrodiuril); erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, PCE, others); medications
for depression or other mental diseases; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
agents; procainamide (Pronestyl); quinidine; sotalol (Betapace);
and vitamins and herbal products.
- do not take with antacids containing magnesium or aluminum (Milk
of Magnesia, Riopan, Maalox, Mylanta), sucralfate (Carafate), iron
or zinc supplements, vitamins that contain iron or zinc, or didanosine
(Videx) tablets or pediatric powder for oral solution. Take Avelox
at least 8 hours before or 4 hours after Avelox.
- tell your doctor if you currently have diarrhea; have or have
ever had liver disease, severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, or epilepsy;
or if you have, have had, or have a family history of heart disease
such as irregular rhythms, low potassium levels, bradycardia, or
heart attacks.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
or if you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using
moxifloxacin, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Avelox.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and
to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Moxifloxacin
may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- you should know that Avelox may cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
Do not drive a car or work on dangerous machinery until you know
how Avelox will affect you.
What
special dietary instructions should I follow?
While taking Avelox, you should drink at least eight full glasses
of water or other liquid every day.
What
should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Avelox cause?
Side effects from Avelox can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset
stomach
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- change in taste
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
- skin
rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face or throat
- fever
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- dark urine
- pale or dark stools
- blood in urine
- sunburn or blistering
- confusion
- hallucinations
- depression
- suicidal thoughts
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fainting
- pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon
- tremor
- extreme tiredness
- seizures or convulsions
- visual changes
What
storage conditions are needed for Avelox?
Keep Avelox in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from
excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about
the proper disposal of your medication.
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Prescribing Information
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