Avelox Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Avelox Tablet

Generic nameMoxifloxacin (as moxifloxacin hydrochloride)
Drug classQuinolones and Fluoroquinolones
FormsFilm-coated tablet (400 mg), Injection solution for intravenous use

Avelox is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is used in adults to treat certain bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, sinuses, skin, and abdomen. It will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.