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Avelox contains the active substance moxifloxacin, which belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Avelox works by killing bacteria that cause infection.
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Avelox is used in patients aged 18 years and older to treat the following bacterial infections caused by bacteria that moxifloxacin is effective against. Avelox should only be used to treat these infections when standard antibiotics cannot be used or have not worked:
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Sinus infection, sudden worsening of long-term inflammation of the airways ( chronic bronchitis ), or pneumonia ( pneumonia ) that has been received outside of the hospital (does not apply to serious cases).
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Mild to moderate infection in the upper parts of the woman’s abdomen ( inflammation of the small pelvis), including infection in the fallopian tubes and infection in the lining of the uterus. It is not enough to treat these types of infections with Avelox tablets alone, but your doctor will prescribe an additional antibiotic in addition to Avelox tablets to treat infections in the upper parts of the woman’s genitals (see section 2: What you need to know before you are taking Avelox, Warnings, and Precautions, Talk to your doctor before taking Avelox).<\/em> If the following bacterial infection you have improved in initial treatment with Avelox solution for infusion solution can Avelox tablets prescribed by your doctor to complete the treatment: pneumonia ( pneumonia ) acquired outside the hospital, skin and soft tissue infections. Avelox tablets should not be used for the initial treatment of any type of skin or soft tissue infection or pneumonia. Contact your doctor if you are not sure if you belong to any of the patient groups described below. Do not take Avelox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before taking this medicine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not take antibacterial fluoroquinolone\/quinolone medicines, including Avelox if you have previously had any serious side effects from taking any quinolone or fluoroquinolone medicines. If this is the case, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor before taking Avelox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During treatment with Avelox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established for this age group (see section Do not use Avelox<\/em> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines other than Avelox. For Avelox, you should know the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The effect of Avelox is not affected by food or dairy products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take Avelox if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Animal studies do not suggest that your fertility will be impaired when using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avelox may make you feel dizzy and faint, you may experience a sudden transient loss of vision or you may faint for a short time. If you feel this, do not drive or operate machinery. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Avelox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per film-coated tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose for adults is one 400 mg tablet once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avelox tablets should be taken orally. Swallow the tablet whole (so as not to feel the bitter taste) and together with plenty of liquid. You can take Avelox with or without food. It is recommended to take the tablet at about the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to change the dose to elderly patients, patients with low body weight, or patients with kidney problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The duration of treatment with Avelox film-coated tablets depends on the type of infection. Unless your doctor prescribes otherwise, the following treatment times are recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Avelox film-coated tablets are used to terminate a treatment started with Avelox solution for infusion, the recommended treatment time is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that you complete the entire course, even if you feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, the infection may not be adequately treated, the infection may return or your general condition may worsen and you may even develop bacterial resistance to antibiotics. The recommended dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded (see 2. What you need to know before taking Avelox, Warnings, and Precautions<\/em> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you take more than one prescribed dose (1 tablet per day), seek medical advice immediately and, if possible, take any remaining tablet or package or this leaflet and show your doctor or pharmacist which medicine you have taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take your tablet, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. If you do not take a tablet for one day, take your normal dose (one tablet) the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your infection may not be adequately treated. Contact your doctor if you wish to stop taking your tablets before the end of the treatment period. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most serious adverse reactions were<\/strong> observed in connection with Aveloxbehandling are listed below. If you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n stop taking Avelox and contact a doctor immediately as you may need urgent medical<\/strong> attention. In addition, if you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n contact an ophthalmologist immediately<\/strong>. If you have experienced life-threatening, irregular heartbeats ( torsade de pointes ) or your heart has stopped beating during treatment with Avelox (a very rare side effect), tell your treating doctor immediately that you have taken Avelox and do not resume treatment.<\/strong> Deterioration of myasthenia gravis symptoms has been observed in very rare cases. If this happens, consult a doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have diabetes and notice that your blood sugar level increases or decreases (rare or very rare side effect), tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>. If you are elderly, have kidney problems and notice a decrease in urine levels, swelling in the legs, ankles, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, difficulty breathing, or confusion (these may be signs and symptoms of kidney failure, a rare side effect), contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects are<\/strong> observed during treatment with Avelox are listed below according to how common they are: Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In very rare cases, long-term (up to several months or years) or lasting side effects, such as tendinitis, tendonitis, joint pain, pain in arms and legs, difficulty walking, abnormal sensations such as ant crawling, tingling, tingling, a burning sensation, numbness or pain ( neuropathy ), depression, fatigue, sleep disturbances, impaired memory and impaired hearing, vision and taste and odor associated with treatment with quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, in some cases regardless of existing risk factors. Furthermore, in very rare cases, the following side effects have been reported during treatment with other quinolones, which may also occur during treatment with Avelox: increased pressure in the skull (symptoms include headache, vision problems including blurred vision, blind spots, double vision, loss of vision), increased sodium levels in the blood, increased calcium levels in the blood, decreased level of a special type of red blood cells ( hemolytic anemia ), the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight or UV light. Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP and EXP respectively. date. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in the original package. Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each film-coated, pale red, oblong, slightly rounded tablet, measuring 17 x 7 mm, is marked \u201cM400\u201d on one side and \u201cBAYER\u201d on the other side. Avelox is packaged in cartons containing colorless, transparent, or white opaque polypropylene\/aluminum blisters or colorless transparent polyvinyl chloride\/polyvinylidene chloride\/aluminum blisters. Avelox is available in packs containing 5, 7, and 10 film-coated tablets, in<\/p>\n\n\n\n hospital packs containing 25, 50, or 70 film-coated tablets and in multipacks for hospitals consisting of 5 cartons, each carton containing 16 film-coated tablets, or 10 cartons, each carton containing 10 film-coated tablets. Avelox is also available in drug test packs of 1 film-coated tablet in a carton containing aluminum\/aluminum blisters. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bayer AB SE-169 26 Solna Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The manufacturer can be identified by the batch number printed on the side flap of the carton and on each blister:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bayer AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee<\/p>\n\n\n\n 51368 Leverkusen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bayer HealthCare Manufacturing Srl This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Avelox contains the active substance moxifloxacin, which belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. 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This is because Avelox can cause ECG changes that are an extension of the QT interval and e.g. delayed transmission of electrical signals.<\/li>Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Medicines belonging to the antiarrhythmic group (eg quinidine, hydroquinone, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide), antipsychotics (eg phenothiazines, pimozide, sertindole, haloperidol, sultoprid), tricyclic antidepressants, certain antimicrobials (eg saquinavir, sparfloxacin, intravenous erythromycin, pentamidine, antimalarials, especially halofantrine), certain antihistamines(eg terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine) and other medicines (eg cisapride, intravenous vincamine, bepridil, difemanil).<\/li>Avelox with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDriving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAvelox contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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– Sudden exacerbation of chronic bronchitis ( acuteexacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseincluding bronchitis )<\/td> 5-10 days<\/td><\/tr> – Pneumonia ( pneumonia ) that has been received outside of a hospital, does not apply to serious cases<\/td> Ten days<\/td><\/tr> – Acute sinus infection ( acute bacterial sinusitis )<\/td> 7 days<\/td><\/tr> Mild to moderate infection in the upper parts of the woman’s abdomen ( inflammation of the small pelvis), including infection in the fallopian tubes and infection in the lining of the uterus).<\/td> 14 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n – Pneumonia ( pneumonia ) that has been received outside of hospital most patients with pneumonia switched to oral treatment with Avelox film-coated tablets within 4 days.<\/td> 7-14 days<\/td><\/tr><\/thead> – Infection in the skin and soft tissuesMost patients with infection you in the skin and soft tissue switched to oral treatment with Avelox film-coated tablets within 6 days.<\/td> 7-21 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
core: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate (see section 2: Avelox contains lactose<\/em> ), magnesium stearate.
Coating: Hypromellose, Macrogol 4000, iron oxide (E 172), and titanium dioxide (E 171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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