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Drug Class: What is Avelox and why is it prescribed?
Most important fact about this drug
Dosage: How should you take this medication?
Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Special information on Avelox
Avelox side effects
| Drug Class: What is Avelox and why is it prescribed? | ||
| Avelox, an antibiotic, is prescribed to treat sinus and lung infections. It kills bacteria that can cause sinusitis, pneumonia, and secondary infections in chronic bronchitis. It also fights skin infections caused by staph or strep. Avelox is a member of the quinolone family of antibiotics. Like all antibiotics, Avelox works only against bacteria. It will not cure an infection caused by a virus. |
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| Most important fact about this drug | ||
| In rare cases, antibiotics can cause a serious allergic reaction. Stop taking Avelox and call your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following warning signs:
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| Dosage: How should you take this medication? | ||
| Avelox may be taken with or without food. Even if you feel better, finish taking all the medicine that has been prescribed for you. If you stop taking Avelox too soon, surviving bacteria could cause a relapse. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids while taking Avelox. If you miss a Avelox dose: |
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| Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication | ||
| Multivitamins containing iron or zinc; antacids containing magnesium, calcium, or aluminum; Carafate (sucralfate); or Videx (didanosine) reduce the effectiveness of Avelox. Take it at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after any of these products. Do not take Avelox with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Motrin, and Naprosyn because it may increase the risk of nerve stimulation and convulsions. Other drugs to use cautiously while taking Avelox include:
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| Special information on Avelox | ||
| The effects of Avelox during pregnancy have not been studied. It should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the possible risk to the unborn baby. If you are expecting, make sure the doctor is aware of it before you start taking this drug. Avelox may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If Avelox is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished. Avelox may make you dizzy or light-headed. Do not drive a |
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| Avelox side effects | ||
| Most people taking Avelox do not experience side effects; and when reactions do occur, they are usually mild. If you do develop a side effect, however, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Avelox. More common side effects of Avelox may include: Less common side effects of Avelox may include: Rare side effects of Avelox |
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