Avelox
Utilized to treat various bacterial infections to mitigate the progression of the illness.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Moxifloxacin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
Avelox details
- Alternative names
- Avalox
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; vomiting; headache
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging below 25°C, away from moisture and direct heat.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; multivitamins containing iron or zinc; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children or adolescents.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin; history of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolone treatment; pregnancy; breast-feeding
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid excessive sun or ultraviolet light exposure; monitor for signs of tendon inflammation
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypersensitivity reaction, requires immediate medical attention; qt interval prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to treat various bacterial infections to mitigate the progression of the illness.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a potent bactericidal agent by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes necessary for DNA replication, repair, and transcription within the bacterial cell.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Do not use due to risk of joint damage in the infant.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Avelox
Avelox is a prominent brand of Moxifloxacin, a medication used to treat conditions such as Bacterial Pneumonia, Acute Sinusitis and Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infection. This active ingredient is also sold under the Avalox name and is produced by Bayer. It is supplied as a tablet in a 400mg strength.
Avelox availability in Asia
Avelox is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. While the original Bayer product is widely recognised, generic Moxifloxacin frequently serves as a more affordable option for patients across these regions. This medication is best utilised under a doctor’s care to manage bacterial infections appropriately.