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Description of Avelox
Avelox is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. The generic name of the drug is moxifloxacin. It belongs to a group of drugs called group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Avelox is a synthetic broad spectrum anti-bacterial agent.
You must buy Avelox as per the directions of the doctor. Take the tablet with a full glass of water. You may take the drug with or without food. Make sure that you are drinking lot of fluids during treatment. Don’t take Avelox in excess without the prescription of doctor. You will find improvements within a few days of starting treatment. Continue the course of Avelox to get the best results.
Indications & Dosage of Avelox
Avelox belongs to the group of antibiotic drugs that fights the bacteria in the body. The drug is supplied in red-coated tablets.
The recommended dosage of Avelox is 400 mg tablet once a day. The dosage will vary depending on the medical condition of the patient, nature of disease and the response to the treatment. You must not share Avelox with others. You must not skip any dose as this increases the risk of infection. If you miss a dose, try taking it as soon as possible. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Don’t take an overdose of Avelox. The overdose symptoms include nausea, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures. Avoid getting out in the sun during treatment as it may cause severe sunburns.
Avelox must be stored at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Keep it away from moisture and heat. Make sure that the drug is kept away from the reach of children.
Side Effects & Interactions of Avelox
Less serious side effects of Avelox are:
- Headache and dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nausea and mild diarrhea
- Skin itching
- Feeling nervous and anxious
Serious side effects of Avelox are:
- Increased heartbeat
- Severe dizziness and fainting
- Watery and bloody diarrhea
- Swelling, tenderness and bruising of the joints
- Seizures
- pale or yellow skin
- Dark urine
- Fever and tiredness
- Easy hurting and bruising
- Severe allergic reactions on the skin such as rashes and hives
- Unusual pain in the body
Consult your doctor at the earliest if you continue experiencing the serious side effects.
The following drugs may interact with Avelox:
- Blood thinner drugs such as Coumadin
- Antibiotics such as Biaxin
- Anti-depressants
- Anti malaria medications
- Medications used to prevent nausea
- Medications used to treat psychological disorders
- Medications for migraine and headache
- Steroid drugs
- Narcotic medications
Inform your doctor about all your previous and current medications before you use Avelox.
Warnings & Precautions of Avelox
You must not buy Avelox if you have:
- An allergy to antibiotics
- An allergy to any of the ingredients in Avelox
- History of kidney disease
- History of liver disease
- Joint problems
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Breathing trouble
- Muscle weakness
- Low levels of potassium in the blood
- Heart rhythm disorder
You must not buy Avelox if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It is not known if the drug passes through breast milk. It is advisable not to use Avelox if you are breastfeeding.