the drug avelox
moxifloxacin (moxie FLOCKS ah sin)
Avelox, Avelox I.V the drug 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 the drug avelox. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug 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) the drug avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox the drug avelox.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities the drug avelox. Avelox may cause dizziness the drug avelox. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities the drug avelox.
What is Avelox?
• Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones the drug avelox. It fights bacteria in the body the drug avelox.
• Avelox is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia, sinusitis,and worsening of chronic bronchitis the drug avelox.
• Avelox may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug avelox.
• You may not be able to take Avelox or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during your treatment the drug avelox.
• Avelox is in the FDA pregnancy category C the drug avelox. This means that it is notknown whether Avelox will be harmful to an unborn baby the drug avelox. Do not take Avelox withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment the drug avelox.
• It is unknown whether Avelox passes into breast milk the drug avelox. Do not take Aveloxwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby the drug avelox.
• Avelox is not approved for use by children younger than 18 years old the drug avelox.
How should I take Avelox?
• Take Avelox exactly as directed by your doctor the drug avelox. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou the drug avelox.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water the drug avelox. Drink plentyof fluid while taking Avelox the drug avelox.
• Avelox can be taken with or without food the drug avelox.
• Avelox is usually taken once a day the drug avelox. Take each dose at the same time everyday the drug avelox. Follow your doctor's instructions the drug avelox.
• Avelox may also be given by a healthcare provider by intravenous (IV)infusion the drug avelox.
• Take all of the Avelox that has been prescribed for you even if you beginto feel better the drug avelox. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated the drug 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) the drug avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox the drug avelox.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat the drug avelox.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember the drug avelox. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose the drug avelox. Do not take a double dose of this medication the drug avelox.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention the drug avelox.
• Symptoms of a Avelox overdose include seizures, poor coordination, tremors,sleepiness, vomiting and diarrhea the drug avelox.
What should I avoid while taking Avelox?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight the drug avelox. Although it has not been reportedwith the use of Avelox, other similar medicines have caused increased sensitivityof the skin to sunlight the drug avelox. Severe sunburn has resulted, even with minimal sunexposure the drug avelox. If exposure to the sun is unavoidable while taking Avelox, wear protectiveclothing and use sunscreen the drug avelox. Call your doctor if you experience severe burning,redness, itching, rash, or swelling after exposure to the sun the drug avelox.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities the drug avelox. Avelox may cause dizziness the drug avelox. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug avelox.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur the drug avelox. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome the drug 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) the drug avelox. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox the drug 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) the drug avelox.
• Avelox and the drugs listed above may affect the rhythm of your heartbeats the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug 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 the drug avelox.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Avelox the drug avelox. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products the drug avelox.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Avelox written for healthprofessionals that you may read the drug avelox.
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