Avelox
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| Brand Name: | Avelox |
| Generic: | Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride |
| Availability: | Prescription |
| This drug was approved by the FDA in one form or another on: 1999-12-10 , | |
| This drug is made in one form or another by the following companies: Bayer Pharmaceuticals | |
| This drug is available in the following forms: Tablets | |
| View the actual FDA approved label for this drug at the following links: PDF Label |
About Avelox
Avelox is an antibiotic used to treat adults with bacterial infections of the lungs, sinuses, skin, and intra-abdominal area (inner belly). It does not work for viral infections (for example, the common cold).
Precautions for Avelox
- Individuals who take Avelox should not drive or operate heavy machinery until they know that Avelox does not cause them to get dizzy.
- Individuals who take Avelox should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Although not reported with Avelox, certain other quinolones increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and severe sunburn may result. Call your doctor if you experience severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after exposure to the sun while taking Avelox.
- The following medications can cause Avelox to not be absorbed if taken at the same time:
- antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
- iron supplements
- multivitamins containing iron
- sucralfate (Carafate)
- didanosine (Videx)
Side Effects of Avelox
The side effects of Avelox are generally mild, but serious side effects have been reported in people taking this class of drugs. These reactions may occur after taking just one dose. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking Avelox and call your doctor:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
- central nervous system (CNS) side effects including seizures, dizziness, confusion, tremors, hallucinations, depression, or suicidal thoughts
- pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon
Other side effects may include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
Who Should Not Take Avelox
Avelox should not be used in individuals who:
- have had a severe allergic reaction to any of the quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin.
- have certain heart irregularities (prolonged QT interval) seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG)
- have untreated low blood potassium
- are taking certain medicines to treat an irregular heartbeat
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Avelox
Hi Gang, I just got a free sample one week disage of Avelox yesterday from my doctor.But after reading many of the threads,I have decided not to take it for my throat/chest infection due to the possibility of side effects experienced by many of you.Is there any other drug that any of you have tried in lieu of Avelox that did not have these severe side effects that you can recommend?Would apppreciate your help.Thanks. Kalle
Posted By Kalle at Tue 18 Nov 2008, 12:12 PM in Avelox || 0 Replies
avelox made me crazy
I was prescribed Avelox for strep throat. I have taken this antibiotic before, but this time, I had the scariest reaction, that I didn't realize was coming from the antibiotic until after I finished my prescription. While on this antibiotic, I would get very dizzy, but that dizziness translated to an out of body feeling...like I was dreaming...this in turn led to panic attacks because the sensation was so unreal, that I thought I was losing control. I also would look at my surroundings, and then wonder how was is that I was seeing things....I couldn't distinguish what was reality....I really don't know how to explain it...but the thoughts gave me panic attacks to the point of almost passing out, I became depressed and scared of dying, and I was feeling like my mind was hanging my a very thin thread to not go crazy....I hated it so much...I have never experienced anything like this...I told my husband I thought I needed therapy and he was so confused because this really came out of left field. That's when I realized it could have been the antibiotic. Sure enough, the very day I stopped taking it, I had not experienced any of the symptoms again. It was only after I finished my prescription that I read about the other potential side effects Avelox could cause....I will never take it again.
Posted By i'mok at Mon 6 Oct 2008, 9:56 PM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Severe Reaction to Avelox!
Being allergic to Penicillin and having chronic sinusitus it is very difficult to find an antibiotic that I can take. I took Levaquin once and had a bad reaction and needed to stop before the complete dose. But recently I have been given Avelox by my doctor. I immediately experienced nausea and my symptoms continued to progress. I took this for 4 days. By the fourth day I was having heart palpitations, sweating and hot flashes, trouble sleeping and staying asleep, the feeling of out of body. I think I had every adverse reaction there is. Why I continued to take it I dont't know? My allergic reaction to Penicillin was anaphylaxes. This was very different. It has been more that 5 days since I took a pill and I am still having occasional heart palpitations. I am sure one day this will be taken off the market.
Posted By Atmat at Sat 13 Sep 2008, 5:50 PM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Avelox
Began taking this medication for a sinus infection. At first I didn't associate the muscle pain with the pill until the third day. Within a hour after taking the pill my whole body ached as though I had the flu. I am in the process of flushing my system out and will not take Avelox again. My sinuses are better but not worth complications experienced by this pill.
Posted By Unregistered at Wed 25 May 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 2 Replies
Avelox
I started out using Avelox for 2 days for a bacterial Sinusitis Infection and thought that I had an allergic reaction of itching skin so I took Levaquin for 10 days and it didn't work. Then I realized the itchy skin might have been the eczema that forms on my skin when I don't get enough Vitamin B. If I took vitamins it would weaken the anti-biotic and some vitamins are natural diuretics which you don't want to take while having severe congestion and a thick post nasal drip in the back of the throat. I noticed that some people are blaming Avelox for having a tight or dried out throat, but actually it's the post nasal drip that causes this. I'm back taking the Avelox and I'm on the 3rd day (3rd pill of an 8 day regimen) and still have the bacterial Sinus Infection as well as the thick post nasal drip (caused by inflammation of the sinuses). I've read somewhere that when the bacteria dies off then the inflammation goes away along with the post nasal drip. Mostly, my right nostril keeps blocking up in the mornings and I have to keep swallowing or spitting up thick phlegm so I can't sleep. Because of the phlegm I can't eat any overly solid foods or the phlegm gets thicker or drink soup or the phlegm becomes a waterfall where I'll be spitting it up for hours. I'm eating a diet of sliced asian pears and herbal tea (no caffeine). Because of this I've lost 30 lbs. Before I got Sinusitis I weighed 160 lbs.-now I weigh 130 lbs. I would like to have lost this weight from exercise-not from getting sick. I'd like to know why can't an antibiotic kill a bacterial infection quicker than 8 to 10 days? How many days of Avelox does it take to kill this infection? I've had Sinusitis since the beginning of November. Why can't an antibiotic be made that kills an infection in one day like a shot in the arm?
Posted By Theresa Dennis at Thu 6 Sep 2007, 3:08 PM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Avelox
My pulmonary Doctor gave me Avelox the last time I visited him. He was in the process of moving his office so being thoughtful he gave me a prescription to start taking if I started coughing up yellow stuff. About two months later I had need to start taking Avelox. It was easy on my system but didn't clear up the infection. I took two prescriptions of it (5 doses each) It didn't clear up the problem. I had occasion to visit another dr to get refills for another problem. While I was there I got a good physical. He gave me medicine for high blood pressure. Those two medications gave me hives so bad that it was the worst the dr had seen in a long time. I am off Avelox for good. I am now taking prednisone to get rid of the hives. A double dose of prednisone I might add. (eight two days, seven two days etc.)
Posted By Virginia at Tue 5 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
avelox
I would take a 400 mil caplet after dinner and within 2 hours had severe chest pains and tightness in my chest area. It went away after an hour or so, but it sure was scary. Also had a lot of aches and pain in my muscle tissue. Be careful with this antibiotic.
Posted By Vicki at Sun 7 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
avelox
I was given avelox for a sinus infection, about 2 days into taking it, I started to feel very sick to my stomach, and that I needed to vomit, and also very dizzy, I'm not going to take this anymore.
Posted By todd at Wed 25 May 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
reaction
I took this medicine shortly before bed. I woke up a couple of hours later with this horrible burning, itching sensation all over my body. I had hives all over my neck, and arms. I was dizzy, and I felt nauseated. Is this an allergic reaction, or are these side-effects that will go away?
Thank you.
Posted By Tina Reed at Thu 21 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 2 Replies
AVELOX
I was prescribed this by the attending ER physician on Sunday for " Pnuemonia ". Went home sunday night and still had 103 degree fever and chills like the onset of the flu. Awoke Monday morning to go get remainder of 10D 400 mg dosage. Took one on Monday afternoon. 10 Pm that night I felt such jaw pain, pain radiating in left arm, racing heart and breathing difficulties. Decided it was time to go to ER once again. After a few hours there it was determined that I had a Heart attack, at the age of 38. Now I dont know if it was due to the Avelox but I will never take that chance again. Id rather go through a 2 week dosage of the Z pack. IF they ever discover that this extremely potent antibiotic can cause deaths in ppl I hope that Bayer gets theirs. The Dr. on duty basically told me nothing about it except that it is a LITTLE stronger then most Antibiotics. The real kicker is that on Monday when i went back they told me that I had a virus NOT PNUEMONIA, this drug does nothing for a virus. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK....
Posted By Dan G at Mon 12 May 2008, 1:46 PM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Side Effects
This is my 3rd day taking Avelox (400 mg) for a sinus and ear infection. I am also taking Prozac weekly for depression. I take Avelox in the morning after breakfast. Each day I experience nausea for about 1 hour but no vomiting with a slight headache. My infection seems to be getting a lot better. I intend on finishing the 7-day therapy.
Posted By Tracy R. Patterson at Sat 18 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
lucky one???
My doctor prescribed this medication for a skin infection!! I had no side effects, but the infection is getting worse. Think I will get back to him on this one.
Posted By Dan at Tue 5 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
I've had no problems
I guess I have been one of the lucky ones.I have been taking it for a very bad sinus infection going on two weeks tomorrow.It made me feel better within 16 hours and every day I felt better.Although my sinus infection is still with me after 2 weeks of taking the Avelox.My Dr gave me 10 more to take.I hope that does the trick.If it doesn't I will be back to let you know. Good Luck to all.
Posted By Sherrie at Sat 27 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
This is some Drug!
Wow! This is some drug. The side effects are horrible. I have been taking this antibiotic for a chest infection and the first day I took it I had aniety attack for 3 hours after. I was dizzy and felt spaced out for almost 4 hours after taking this. It is now my 5th day on this medication and my muscles are starting to ache. Good news is that my chest infection is getting better. Bad news is that I am now getting a yeast infection. I have read some of your posts and feel a bit better knowing that I am not the only one who feels this way when taking this medication. Has anyone else gotten a yeast infection from this avelox? I do intend on finishing this round of antibiotics BUT will probably not ever take it again.
Posted By Sue at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Avelox
My aunt was prescribed Avelox for respiratory infection. She took 1 pill and within 30 mins she started having severe shortness of breath, throat swelled shut and died within minutes. I would not recommend anyone to take Avelox. Avelox should not be put on the market, these side effects were not listed in the handout on Avelox.
Posted By Bridgett at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
No Subject
lo que desespera es la tardanza del tratamiento me ha dado una tos mas fuerte no se sitomar mas o las 5 tabletassaludos y mil gracias
Posted By adrian mendez salvatorio at Wed 8 Oct 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies
Avelox not that great
Im From Phx Arizona Im in Florida on an extended Vacation. I started to feel Sick and weak and had severe flu like symtoms. I went to the local ER and they said i have Pneumonia. The Dr. Gave Me Avalox 400Mg Tablets Im supposed to be leaving in 2 days for Arizona And it has been 14 Days Since i was first sick I am out of the Antibiotic and i still feel quite sick and under the weather this antibiotic simply does not work and i would not recommend it to anyone. i have got to go im headed back to the er...............
Ryan~ Phx Az 9/13/03
Posted By Ryan at Wed 17 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 1 Reply
Let's get together
After only two days of takng this stuff I feel like i am confused and my stomache, muscles.........everthing hurts. I am so disappointed by this stuff and wonder if anyone wants to email me so that we could get a lawyer to look into this stuff for us. Email me at rudedogk9@yahoo.com. This stuff needs to be further tested. Email me your story so that we could at least make someone accountable for all of the stuff we had to deal with. If you are wondering whether or not to take Avelox............Don't.
Posted By JR at Thu 13 Sep 2007, 11:18 AM in Avelox || 1 Reply
DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG
HI... I took this drug for 2 days, 2 doses of 400 MG Each for a sinus infection. The first day and a 1/2 I could not sleep, my eyes were so wide awake. The next day, I totally freaked out, I was paranoid, had anxiety attacks, hullucinated. I felt like people were following me, were out to get me. I drove my car, with my 2 small children and don't even remember driving it or how I got from one place to the other, which is about 45 minutes away from eachother. It also did something to my lungs to where I couldn't breath. I felt like I was breathing through a very small hole, I thought I was going to die. EMS came out, gave me a breathing treatment, and I threw up, and after that I was fine, with the breathing part. I would close my eyes at night and see kalidascopes. This is the worst experience I have ever had. I can not remember anything, and I have lost some of my memory, and it's been a few days since the drug is "supposed" to be out of my system, and my head still feels fuzzy, and weird. This drug has done something to my brain function, and I have a feeling it's not going to go away.... Please, stay away from this drug. I have also heard that, if you have taken this drug, and eat chicken, or turkey, or eggs, or mayo or anything to do with chickens and turkeys you will have more reactions, because this is the drug they give to the chickens and turkeys to kill off any bacteria they may have. This drug is very dangerous, and there is a family of them, stay away from all of them !!! It's not worth it !!!!
Posted By kim smith at Sun 13 Jan 2008, 7:01 PM in Avelox || 3 Replies
Avelox
This pill causes major insomnia -- I have taken three doses and cannot fall asleep even though they are taken in the morning -- as of today I have had a total of 9 hours sleep in three days. Not good. would not recommend taking this pill. There is also the taste of metal in the mouth at all times. YUK!
Posted By Phyllis at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Avelox || 0 Replies