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Avilox Information

  1. Avilox Benefits & Uses
  2. Avilox Dosage & How to Take
  3. Avilox Side Effects
  4. Avilox Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Avilox with Other Drugs
  6. Avilox Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Avilox
  8. Avilox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Avilox Benefits & Uses

Avilox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Avilox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Avilox Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Avilox is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Avilox Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Avilox safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Avilox. It is best to stop taking Avilox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

    Moderate

  • Is the use of Avilox safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Avilox. If you see any side effects, stop taking Avilox immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Avilox again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Avilox on the Kidneys?


    Avilox rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Avilox on the Liver?


    Avilox is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Avilox on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Avilox on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Avilox with Other Drugs

Avilox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

TheophyllineWarfarinGlimepirideRoxithromycinCilnidipineRifampicinSaxagliptin

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Avilox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avilox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Frequently asked Questions about Avilox

  • Is this Avilox habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, Avilox cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

    Yes

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Avilox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Avilox can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Avilox only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Avilox is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Avilox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Avilox


    Using Avilox with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

    Severe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Avilox


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Avilox as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Avilox

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Avilox for sinus infection?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Avilox is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Avilox with dextromethorphan?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Avilox can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

How does Avilox work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Avilox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.

Question over 4 years ago

What is Avilox?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Avilox is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Avilox with azithromycin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Avilox with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 710-713

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584

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