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What Are the Dangers of Avelox?

Avelox is an antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections and illnesses such as sinus infections. The active ingredient in Avelox is moxifloxacin hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients in Avelox include microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol and ferric oxide. The side effects most commonly associated with Avelox are not serious, but as with any drug there are risks and dangers that patients should know about before using.

  1. Drug Interactions

    • According to Right Health, Avelox has been known to have serious negative interactions with the following drugs: Cordarone, Propulsid, Norpace, diuretics, Erythromycin, antidepressants, vitamins and herbal supplements or products and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. As a precaution, inform your physician of all medications you are currently taking and have taken in the past three months.

    Side Effects

    • There have been rare but serious side effects reported in patients taking Avelox. The side effects reported include dehydration, allergic reaction, cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, tremors, renal failure, hepatitis, jaundice, anemia, rupture of tendons and bloody diarrhea. If you experience any of the following while taking Avelox, seek medical attention immediately: jaundice, skin rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling, dark urine, pale or dark stools, bloody urine, sunburn, confusion, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, irregular heartbeat, fainting or extreme fatigue.

    People Who Should Not Take Avelox

    • Patients who are over the age of sixty, patients taking corticosteroids and patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants should not take Avelox due to higher risks of tendon rupture, according to RX List. Patients who are allergic to moxifloxacin, Cinobec, Cipro, Penetrex, Trovan, Tequin, Maxaquin, NegGram, Noroxin, Floxin pr Zagam should not take Avelox due to higher risks of allergic reactions. Patients with previous history or family history of liver disease, epilepsy, heart disease, low potassium levels or heart attacks should not take Avelox. Patients experiencing diarrhea should take caution if considering taking Avelox. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take Avelox. Patients under the age of 18 should not take Avelox because it has not been tested or approved for patients of that age.

    Safety Procedures While Taking Avelox

    • Patients taking Avelox should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration. Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery while taking Avelox until you are no longer at risk of side effects due to the possibility of dizziness and lightheadedness. Spend limited amounts of time out in the sun, because Avelox makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight. When you are out in the sun, wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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