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Generic Name: E: MOXIFLOXACIN (mox-i-FLOX-a-sin) Common Uses of Avelox This medicine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Possible Avelox Side Effects Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, dizziness, mental/mood changes, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience tendon pain, joint pain or swelling, rash, swelling of throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, severe or continuing diarrhea, itching, hives, fainting, irregular heartbeat, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or seizures. Based on information from other similar medicines, tendon damage has been reported infrequently. Contact your doctor immediately and stop taking this medicine if you experience unusual muscle/tendon pain or swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. General CautionsDo not take this medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic (such as cipro, floxin). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a fluoroquinolone, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be used in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug (e.g., tendon problems), especially if they are also taking corticosteroids (e.g. Prednisone, hydrocortisone). For Women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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