What is Avelox used for?

Answer by  sdfarmer (374)

Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic medicine. It is approved for the treatment of acute infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bacterial conjunctivitis (pink-eye), community acquired pneumonia, and infection of skin tissue. In addition, it can be used to treat for tuberculosis in combination of other medications. Unlike other fluoroquinolone, it is ineffective in treating urinary tract infection.

Answer by  dpond5 (12)

This is an antibiotic that is used for Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Pneumonia, some skin infections, streptococcus pneumoniae (strep. This is usually used when a person has tried other antibiotics and the person is either resistant to antibiotics or other antibiotics have failed.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

It is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is prescribed for pneumonia, stomach infections, and sinus infections. It is also used to treat skin infections.

Answer by  eaglover (394)

Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Its used to fight bacteria in the body. It kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the nacteria to survive. Its used to treat bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria and shouldn't be used by children younger than 18.

Answer by  HarryRex (53)

Avelox (moxifloxicin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is used for a variety of serious infections, but because of it's wide spectrum often only after other drugs have failed. Examples are bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, skin infections, and intra-abdominal infections.