Generic Avelox

Generic Avelox (Moxif Tablets) - Product Information

Generic Avelox tablets (Moxif) are used for the treatment of Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Complicated skin and skin structure infections, Complicated intra-abdominal infections and uncomplicated pelvic inflammatory disease caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. Moxif an antibiotic medication is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited in the strengths of 400 mg.

We also have in stock Augmentin 375 mg, 625 mg and 1000 mg Tablets which is used for the short term treatment of common bacterial infections.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Moxif tablets manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. It is also known as Avelox Generic or Moxifloxacin Generic.

Manufacturer of Moxif Tablets

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited  
Website:www.torrentpharma.com

Active Ingredient present in Moxif Tablets

The active ingredient present in Moxif Tablets is Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride. Each tablet of Moxif contains 400 mg of Moxifloxacin.

Uses of Generic Avelox (Moxif tablets by Torrent)

Generic Avelox (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride tablets) is a Fluoroquinolone antibiotic medicine used to treat certain types of infections caused by bacteria in adults 18 years or older.
Moxif is an antibiotic medication manufactured by Torrent Pharma which is equivalent to Avelox.

Moxifloxacin Tablets - Dosage

The usual dose of Moxifloxacin tablets (Generic Avelox) is 400 mg orally every 24 hours. The recommended dose of Moxif tablets should not be exceeded. The duration of therapy depends on the indication being treated .

Acute bacterial sinusitis:
The recommended oral dosage is 400 mg for a period of 10 days.
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis:
The recommended oral dosage is 400 mg for a period of 5 days
Community acquired pneumonia:
The recommended oral dosage is 400 mg for a period of 10 days
Major abscess of the skin and skin structure, wound infection (following surgery or trauma) and diabetic foot infection :
The recommended oral dosage is 400 mg for a period of 7 to 21 days

How to Use Generic Avelox Tablets (Moxif)

Take Generic Avelox (Moxifloxacin tablets) once a day at the same time exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It can be taken with or without food.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush it.
Do not skip any doses, or stop taking this medicine even if you begin to feel better until you finish your prescribed treatment, unless you have tendon effects, serious allergic reaction, or your healthcare provider tells you to stop. This will help make sure that all of the bacteria are killed and lower the chance that the bacteria will become resistant to this medicine. If this happens, this medicine and other antibiotic medicines may not work in the future.
If you miss a dose of Moxif tablets, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take more than 1 dose of this medicine in one day. If you take too much, call your healthcare provider or get medical help immediately.

Generic Avelox (Moxif Tablets) - Contraindications

Moxif Tablets (Generic Avelox ) are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or any member of the Quinolone class of antimicrobial agents. They are also contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient present in Moxif tablets.

Moxifloxacin Side effects

The side effects occuring in 2% or more of Moxifloxacin treated patients were nausea (6%), diarrhea (5%) and dizziness (2%)
In case you get any of the following serious side effects, get medical help right away. Talk with your doctor about whether you should continue to take this medicine:
• tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis)
• tendons are tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones
• pain, swelling, tears and inflammation of tendons including the back of the ankle (Achilles), shoulder, hand, or other tendon sites

Other reasons for tendon ruptures can include:
• physical activity or exercise
• kidney failure
• tendon problems in the past, such as in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• if you are over 60 years of age
• if you are taking steroids (corticosteroids)
• if you have had kidney, heart or lung transplants
 
Moxifloxacin HCl tablets belongs to a class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones. This medicine can cause side effects that may be serious or even cause death.

Avoid exercise and using the affected area. The most common area of pain and swelling is in the Achilles tendon at the back of your ankle. This can also happen with other tendons. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk of tendon rupture with continued use of this medicine. You may need a different antibiotic that is not a fluoroquinolone to treat your infection.

Tendon rupture can happen while you are taking or after you have finished taking this medicine. Tendon ruptures have happened up to several months after patients have finished taking their fluoroquinolone. Get medical help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of a tendon rupture:
• hear or feel a snap or pop in a tendon area
• bruising right after an injury in a tendon area
• unable to move the affected area or bear weight

Seizures have been reported in people who take Fluoroquinolone antibiotics including this medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of seizures. Ask your healthcare provider whether taking this medicine will change your risk of having a seizure.

Central Nervous System (CNS) side effects may happen as soon as after taking the first dose of this medicine. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these side effects, or other changes in mood or behavior:
• feeling dizzy
• seizures
• hear voices, see things, or sense things that are not there (hallucinations)
• feel restless
• tremors
• feel anxious or nervous
• confusion
• depression
• trouble sleeping
• feel more suspicious (paranoia)
• suicidal thoughts or acts
• nightmares
• Serious allergic reactions

Stop taking Moxifloxacin HCl tablets and get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms of a severe allergic reaction:
• hives
• trouble breathing or swallowing
• swelling of the lips, tongue, face
• throat tightness, hoarseness
• rapid heartbeat
• faint
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• skin rash
• serious heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation and torsade de pointes)

Stop taking Moxifloxacin HCl tablets and tell your healthcare provider right away if you get yellowing of your skin or white part of your eyes, or if you have dark urine. These can be signs of a serious reaction to this medicine (a liver problem). Skin rash may happen in people taking this medicine even after only one dose. Stop taking this medicine at the first sign of a skin rash and call your healthcare provider. Skin rash may be a sign of a more serious reaction to this medicine.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a change in your heart beat (a fast or irregular heartbeat) or if you faint. This medicine may cause a rare heart problem known as prolongation of the QT interval.

This condition can cause an abnormal heartbeat and can be very dangerous. The chances of this event are higher in people:
• who are elderly
• with a family history of prolonged QT interval
• with low blood potassium (hypokalemia)
• who take certain medicines to control heart rhythm (antiarrhythmics)
• intestine infection (Pseudomembranous colitis) Pseudomembranous colitis can happen with most antibiotics, two or more months after you have finished your antibiotic
• changes in sensation and possible nerve damage (Peripheral Neuropathy)
Damage to the nerves in arms, hands, legs, or feet can happen in people taking fluoroquinolones including this medicine. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get watery nausea and diarrhea, diarrhea that does not go away, or bloody stools. You may have stomach cramps and a fever.

Talk with your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in your arms, hands, legs, or feet:
• pain
• burning
• tingling
• numbness
• weakness
• Sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)

Moxifloxacin HCl tablets may need to be stopped to prevent permanent nerve damage. These are not all the possible side effects of Moxif tablets. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Moxifloxacin Tablets (Generic Avelox) - Overdosage

Single oral overdoses of Generic Avelox up to 2.8 gm were not associated with any serious side effects. In the event of acute overdose of Moxifloxacin tablets, the stomach should be emptied and adequate hydration maintained.

The patient's ECG should be monitored due to the possibility of QT interval prolongation. The patient should be carefully observed and given supportive treatment including administration of activated charcoal as soon as possible to prevent excessive increase of systemic moxifloxacin exposure.

Warnings & Precautions When Using Moxifloxacin Tablets (Generic Avelox)

Do not take Generic Avelox if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic known as a fluoroquinolone, or if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin (the active ingredient). Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
• have tendon problems
• have central nervous system problems (such as epilepsy)
• have nerve problems
• have or anyone in your family has an irregular heartbeat, especially a condition called “QT prolongation”
• have low blood potassium (hypokalemia)
• have a slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
• have a history of seizures
• have kidney problems
• have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or other history of joint problems
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take such as vitamins, herbal supplements, and dietary supplements. This medicine and other medicines can affect each other causing side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
• an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
• a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven)
• a medicine to control your heart rate or rhythm (antiarrhythmic)
• an anti-psychotic medicine
• a tricyclic antidepressant
• erythromycin
• a water pill (diuretic)
• a steroid medicine
• an antacid, multivitamin, or other product that has magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• sucralfate (Carafate®)
• didanosine (Videx®, Videx EC®)
Take this medicine either 4 hours before or 8 hours after taking these products.
Corticosteroids taken by mouth or by injection may increase the chance of tendon injury. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if any of your medicines are listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider when you get a new medicine.

Moxifloxacin and Alcohol

Moxifloxacin (Generic Avelox tablets) can cause dizziness or faintness in certain patients. The ability to drive and/or operate machinery can also be impaired. If you drink alcohol, dizziness or faintness may be worse.

Moxifloxacin Tablets During Pregnancy

Moxifloxacin has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C.Since no adequate or well-controlled studies have been conducted in pregnant women, Moxifloxacin tablets (Generic Avelox ) should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Moxifloxacin Tablets During Breastfeeding

During studies conducted it was found that Moxifloxacin is excreted in the breast milk of rats. Moxifloxacin may also be excreted in breast milk. Due to the fact that there is a potential for serious adverse reactions in infants who are nursing from mothers taking Generic Avelox, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue Moxifloxacin tablets, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Buy Moxifloxacin Tablets (Moxif 400 mg Pills) Online at Only $3.25 per Pill

You can buy Generic Avelox tablets online from Clear Sky Pharmacy at a cheap price. Moxif 400 mg pills, manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, India are supplied in a blister strip of 5 tablets. Moxifloxacin 400 mg tablets cost only $3.25 per unit when you place an order for 20 tablets.

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