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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 prescription 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.

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 prescription and nonprescription 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 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.

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.