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- Moxifloxacin is used to treat Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Moxifloxacin are as follows:
- Respiratory Infections: Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic effective against bacterial respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
- Moxifloxacin is also used to treat complicated and uncomplicated UTIs.
- Moxifloxacin is prescribed to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Moxifloxacin helps to treat bacterial sinus infections, easing symptoms and eliminating the disease.
- Moxifloxacin is effective in treating bacterial prostatitis, an infection that causes prostate gland inflammation.
Avaflox 400 belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’, primarily taken to treat bacterial infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple parts very quickly.
Moxifloxacin contains Moxifloxacin, which acts as a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria, causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria’s ability to copy its genetic material (DNA), which ultimately kills the bacteria and stops them from reproducing.
Moxifloxacin should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take it with food and should be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. In some cases, you may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), a sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription or recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Moxifloxacin may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence, drive only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption since it may lead to increased dizziness.Â
