- Brand Name : Avelox
- Drug Class : Fluoroquinolones
- Medical Author : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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Brand Name: Avelox, Moxifloxacin Systemic
Generic Name: Moxifloxacin
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolones
What Is Moxifloxacin and How Does It Work?
Moxifloxacin is a prescription medication used to treat Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Intra-abdominal Infections, Pneumonic and Septicemic Plague.
- Moxifloxacin is available under the following different brand names: Avelox, Moxifloxacin Systemic
What Are Dosages of Moxifloxacin?
Adult dosage
Injectable solution
- 400mg/250mL
Tablet
- 400mg
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Adult dosage
- 400 mg orally/IV once daily for 5-10 days
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Adult dosage
- 400 mg orally/IV once daily for 7-14 days
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
Adult dosage
- 400 mg orally/IV once daily for 5 days
Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Adult dosage
- Uncomplicated: 400 mg orally/IV every day for 7 days
- Complicated: 400 mg orally/IV every day for 7-21 days
Intra-abdominal Infections
Adult dosage
- Complication: 400 mg orally/IV once daily for 5-14 days
Pneumonic and Septicemic Plague
Adult dosage
- 400 mg orally/IV once daily for 10-14 days
Pediatric dosage not available
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”.