What is Avelox tablets used for?

Avelox works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Avelox is used in patients aged 18 years and above for treating the following bacterial infections when caused by bacteria against which moxifloxacin is active.

What is the brand name of moxifloxacin?

Moxifloxacin is available as the brand-name drug Avelox.

Is Avelox expensive?

Moxifloxacin (Avelox) treats many types of bacterial infections but tends to be more expensive than alternative antibiotics. It must be used carefully because it can cause various side effects, some of which are rare but very serious.

Is Avelox safe?

Avelox belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Avelox can cause serious side effects that can happen at the same time and could result in death. If you get any of the following serious side effects, you should stop taking Avelox and get medical help right away.

Is Avelox a penicillin?

No. Moxifloxacin (Avelox) is not related to penicillins. It is a fluoroquinolone, which is a different class of antibiotic. If you have an allergy to penicillin, it’s possible that your provider prescribed moxifloxacin (Avelox) as an alternative to penicillin-type antibiotics.

Is hydroxychloroquine in the quinolone family?

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine belong to the quinolone family. Although their therapeutic and toxic doses differ, they are related drugs with similar clinical indications for use and similar manifestations of retinal toxicity. Initially, chloroquine was given for malaria prophylaxis and treatment.

Are fluoroquinolones bacteriostatic?

Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibacterial agents that are extensively used for treatment of infections. Depending on their concentration, fluoroquinolones may exhibit bacteriostatic or bactericidal activities.

What kind of infections can Avelox be used for?

Avelox (moxifloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone (floor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Avelox is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach.

What are the side effects of taking Avelox in the Sun?

Avelox could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Tell your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.

When to call the doctor about Avelox pain?

Get emergency medical help if you have severe and constant pain in your chest, stomach, or back. Avelox may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon. Stop taking Avelox and call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints.

What are the side effects of moxifloxacin and Avelox?

Avelox may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon. Stop taking moxifloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints.