Description

What is AVELOX?

• Avelox (moxifloxacin) is an antibiotic drug used to treat bacterial infections.

How does AVELOX work?

• Avelox works by disrupting the bacterial replication process.

How is AVELOX supplied?

• Avelox comes as a tablet and is available as a generic product.
  • Oral tablets
    • Avelox 400mg tablet
    • Moxifloxacin 400mg tablet

How should I store AVELOX?

• Store your Avelox at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children.

Directions

Should I take AVELOX with food?

• You can take Avelox without regard to meals.

Are there any special instructions for taking AVELOX?

• Take Avelox 4 hours before or 8 hours after any of the following products:
  • Antacids
  • Sucralfate
  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium
  • Multivitamins
  • Iron
  • Zinc
• Take Avelox with a full glass of water.
• Complete your entire prescription for Avelox, even if you feel better.

What is the usual dose of AVELOX?

• Take 400mg by mouth once per day.
• The duration of your treatment will be determined by your doctor.

Ingredients

What is the active ingredient in AVELOX?

• The active ingredient in Avelox is moxifloxacin hydrochloride.

What are the inactive ingredients in AVELOX?

• You can find a full list of inactive ingredients in the package insert.

Cautions

Who should avoid taking AVELOX?

• Do not take Avelox if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Avoid Avelox if you have a history of tendon disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis.
• Avoid using Avelox if you have a history of neuropathy.

What are the risks associated with taking AVELOX?

• Avelox can cause a heart condition called QT-interval prolongation. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
• Avelox can interact with other medications. Talk about your medications with your doctor before starting an Avelox regimen.
• Using Avelox can lead to a potentially life-threatening skin condition called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
• Using Avelox can lead to a secondary gastrointestinal infection caused by C. difficile. Ask your doctor about the risk.
• Avelox can lead to tendon pain and tendon rupture. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
• Avelox can cause symptoms of myasthenia gravis to worsen.
• If you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, discuss the risks of Avelox with your doctor.

Side Effects

What are the common side effects of AVELOX?

• Decreased blood potassium levels
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Liver enzyme elevations
• Dizziness
• Headache

What are the serious side effects of AVELOX?

• Aortic aneurysm
• Prolonged QT interval
• Torsades de pointes
• Rash
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• High blood sugar
• Low blood sugar
• difficile
• Agranulocytosis
• Aplastic anemia
• Hemolytic anemia
• Pancytopenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Hepatic necrosis
• Hepatitis
• Liver failure
• Myasthenia gravis exacerbation
• Tendon rupture
• Tendon inflammation
• Disorientation
• Disturbance of attention
• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Memory impairment
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Pseudotumor cerebri
• Raised intracranial pressure
• Seizure
• Agitation
• Feeling nervous
• Paranoid disorder
• Suicidality
• Kidney failure
• Extrinsic allergic alveolitis
• Serum sickness due to drug