Avelox
Intended to relieve complex bacterial infections to support tissue recovery and target microbial DNA replication.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Moxifloxacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Avelox, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Avelox vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Avelox details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Community-acquired Pneumonia · Acute Sinusitis
- Alternative names
- moxifloxacin
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- myasthenia gravis; history of QT prolongation; hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; abdominal pain; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Amiodarone; Prednisone
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve complex bacterial infections to support tissue recovery and target microbial DNA replication.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits topoisomerase II and IV, blocking essential bacterial enzymes required for DNA transcription and repair.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid in pregnancy due to risk of articular cartilage damage. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Avelox is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Moxifloxacin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.