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• Take all of the Avelox that has been prescribed for you even if you beginto feel better what is avelox 40mg used for. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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 what is avelox 40mg used for. 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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) what is avelox 40mg used for. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities what is avelox 40mg used for. Avelox may cause dizziness what is avelox 40mg used for. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities what is avelox 40mg used for.
What is Avelox?
• Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones what is avelox 40mg used for. It fights bacteria in the body what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia, sinusitis,and worsening of chronic bronchitis what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide what is avelox 40mg used for.
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 what is avelox 40mg used for. 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• You may not be able to take Avelox or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during your treatment what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox is in the FDA pregnancy category C what is avelox 40mg used for. This means that it is notknown whether Avelox will be harmful to an unborn baby what is avelox 40mg used for. Do not take Avelox withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment what is avelox 40mg used for.
• It is unknown whether Avelox passes into breast milk what is avelox 40mg used for. Do not take Aveloxwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby what is avelox 40mg used for.
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How should I take Avelox?
• Take Avelox exactly as directed by your doctor what is avelox 40mg used for. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water what is avelox 40mg used for. Drink plentyof fluid while taking Avelox what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox can be taken with or without food what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox is usually taken once a day what is avelox 40mg used for. Take each dose at the same time everyday what is avelox 40mg used for. Follow your doctor's instructions what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Avelox may also be given by a healthcare provider by intravenous (IV)infusion what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Take all of the Avelox that has been prescribed for you even if you beginto feel better what is avelox 40mg used for. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completelytreated what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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) what is avelox 40mg used for. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat what is avelox 40mg used for.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember what is avelox 40mg used for. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose what is avelox 40mg used for. Do not take a double dose of this medication what is avelox 40mg used for.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Symptoms of a Avelox overdose include seizures, poor coordination, tremors,sleepiness, vomiting and diarrhea what is avelox 40mg used for.
What should I avoid while taking Avelox?
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• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities what is avelox 40mg used for. Avelox may cause dizziness what is avelox 40mg used for. If you experience dizziness, avoid theseactivities what is avelox 40mg used for.
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
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• 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur what is avelox 40mg used for. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome what is avelox 40mg used for.
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) what is avelox 40mg used for. These medicines may decreasethe effectiveness of Avelox what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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
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• Avelox and the drugs listed above may affect the rhythm of your heartbeats what is avelox 40mg used for. 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• 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 what is avelox 40mg used for.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Avelox what is avelox 40mg used for. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products what is avelox 40mg used for.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Avelox written for healthprofessionals that you may read what is avelox 40mg used for.
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