Question 1

what is moxifloxacin used for?

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Avelox: Is an antibacterial agent used for respiratory tract infections, anthrax, cellulitis, meningitis, tb, endocarditis.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: moxifloxacin?

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Antibiotic: Moxifloxacin is a newer generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic, most commonly used in the treatment of community acquired pneumonia.

Question 3

cn moxifloxacin be used in uti ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes it can, but it's effectiveness depends on the organism causing the infection.  This medicine, better known as avelox, is basically a brother to Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Levaquin and it is used more for upper respiratory infections -sinus/bronchitis/complicated skin infections/ and some abdominal infections.  While it may work, there are often better choices in most cases.

Question 4

what r side effects for moxifloxacin?

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Numerous: Can cause changes in level of consciousness, thinking ability.  There is a small risk of tendon rupture, so if on corticosteroids or have kidney, liver or other major disorders need to remember this.  There are too many reported side-effects to enumerate here, but generally this class (fluorinated quinolones) of antibiotics is considered quite safe for the majority of people.

Question 5

what is this medicine moxifloxacin the doctor gave me?

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An antibiotic: This is an effective antibiotic, a dna gyrase inhibitor, which can assist your body in combatting an infection.  Presumably you have an ongoing infection and this was why it was prescribed for you.

Question 6

is avelox's moxifloxacin hci effective in treating legionnaires disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics used to treat legionaires' disease include erythromycin, azithromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, Moxifloxacin and clarithromycin.

Question 7

does moxifloxacin help treat legionnaires disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluorinated quinolones like Moxifloxacin are generally effective in managing legionnaire's disease.

Question 8

is moxifloxacin a good antibiotic for use after a surgery?

Accepted Answer

Good-butnotnecessary: Some experts say the broad-spectrum coverage that Moxifloxacin can provide, makes it a good antibiotic for certain surgeries. However, it is this "broad" spectrum coverage that kills many of the good bacteria in the GI tract. Therefore, the risks of Moxifloxacin includes the development of c difficile colitis. Other antibiotics are actually preferred over Moxifloxacin based on national guidelines.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: moxifloxacin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Moxifloxacin allergy: Allergies occur when the immune system produces antibodies in reaction to allergens.  Moxifloxacin (Avelox) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. See:  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/drug-moxifloxacin/article_em.htm#whatis  for a list of possible allergic rxns and adverse effects.

Question 10

can moxifloxacin treat trichomoniasis infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Fluorinated quinolones like Moxifloxacin do not generally have activity against protozoans like trichomonas.  Metronidazole is usually the therapy of choice.

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