moxifloxacin side effects of avelox

What is the most important information I should know about Avelox?
• Take all of the Avelox that has been prescribed for you even if you beginto feel better moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Do not take Avelox without first talking to your doctor if you or anymember of your family have a heart condition known as prolongation of the QTinterval moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Also, do not take Avelox if you are being treated for heart rhythmdisturbances with drugs such as quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute,others), procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR, others), amiodarone (Cordarone,Pacerone, others), sotalol (Betapace), and others moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Take Avelox at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after antacids that containmagnesium, calcium, or aluminum (e.g., Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, others); the ulcermedicine sucralfate (Carafate); vitamin or mineral supplements that containiron or zinc; or didanosine chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder fororal solution (ddI, Videx, Videx Pediatric, others) moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Avelox may cause dizziness moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What is Avelox?
• Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. It fights bacteria in the body moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia, sinusitis,and worsening of chronic bronchitis moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Avelox?
• Do not take Avelox without first talking to your doctor if you or anymember of your family have a heart condition known as prolongation of the QTinterval moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Also, do not take Avelox if you are being treated for heart rhythmdisturbances with drugs such as quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute,others), procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR, others), amiodarone (Cordarone,Pacerone, others), sotalol (Betapace), and others moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Before taking Avelox, tell your doctor if you have
· a low level of potassium in your blood;
· a slow heart rate;
· heart disease;
· liver disease; or
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• You may not be able to take Avelox or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during your treatment moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox is in the FDA pregnancy category C moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. This means that it is notknown whether Avelox will be harmful to an unborn baby moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Do not take Avelox withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• It is unknown whether Avelox passes into breast milk moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Do not take Aveloxwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox is not approved for use by children younger than 18 years old moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

How should I take Avelox?
• Take Avelox exactly as directed by your doctor moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Drink plentyof fluid while taking Avelox moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox can be taken with or without food moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox is usually taken once a day moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Take each dose at the same time everyday moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Follow your doctor's instructions moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox may also be given by a healthcare provider by intravenous (IV)infusion moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Take all of the Avelox that has been prescribed for you even if you beginto feel better moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Take Avelox at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after antacids that containmagnesium, calcium, or aluminum (e.g., Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, others); the ulcermedicine sucralfate (Carafate); vitamin or mineral supplements that containiron or zinc; or didanosine chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder fororal solution (ddI, Videx, Videx Pediatric, others) moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Do not take a double dose of this medication moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Symptoms of a Avelox overdose include seizures, poor coordination, tremors,sleepiness, vomiting and diarrhea moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What should I avoid while taking Avelox?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Although it has not been reportedwith the use of Avelox, other similar medicines have caused increased sensitivityof the skin to sunlight moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Severe sunburn has resulted, even with minimal sunexposure moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. If exposure to the sun is unavoidable while taking Avelox, wear protectiveclothing and use sunscreen moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Call your doctor if you experience severe burning,redness, itching, rash, or swelling after exposure to the sun moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Avelox may cause dizziness moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What are the possible side effects of Avelox?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAvelox and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· irregular or rapid heartbeats;
· fainting;
· seizures;
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal painor discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
· muscle or joint pain; or
· skin rash moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking Avelox and talk to your doctor:
· nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea;
· dizziness;
· headache; or
· increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

What other drugs will affect Avelox?
• Take Avelox at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after antacids that containmagnesium, calcium, or aluminum (e.g., Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, others); the ulcermedicine sucralfate (Carafate); vitamin or mineral supplements that containiron or zinc; or didanosine chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder fororal solution (ddI, Videx, Videx Pediatric, others) moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Do not take Avelox without first talking to your doctor if you are takingany of the following drugs:
· the heart medicines quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute, others),procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR, others), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone,others), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
· a tricyclic antidepressant including amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep),amoxapine (Asendin), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), doxepin(Sinequan), and others;
· a phenothiazine including chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine(Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), mesoridazine (Serentil), thioridazine (Mellaril),and others;
· erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S., others); or
· cisapride (Propulsid) moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Avelox and the drugs listed above may affect the rhythm of your heartbeats moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. You may not be able to take Avelox, or you may require a dosage adjustment orspecial monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listedabove moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Before taking Avelox, tell your doctor if you are taking:
· warfarin (Coumadin); or
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (OrudisKT, Orudis, Oruvail), and others moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• You may not be able to take Avelox, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Avelox moxifloxacin side effects of avelox. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Avelox written for healthprofessionals that you may read moxifloxacin side effects of avelox.

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