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Instructions for the use of the drug "Avelox"

"Avelox" is an antibacterial drugbroad spectrum of action. It is prescribed for the treatment of acute sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses), chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia (infectious inflammation of the lungs), intra-abdominal abscess, for the treatment of various skin infections, uncomplicated inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs. "Avelox" is administered orally or intravenously a dose of 400 milligrams once a day. The drug is taken regardless of food intake. The duration of treatment with exacerbation of chronic bronchitis is five days, with community-acquired pneumonia - ten days, with skin infections, acute sinusitis - seven days.

Intravenous dose of "Avelox" should be administered drip - within 1 hour.

Contraindications to the appointment of "Avelox"

"Avelox" is contraindicated in case of increasedsensitivity to the drug, children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with epilepsy, severe diarrhea, during pregnancy and lactation. The drug is administered with caution in the previously identified convulsive syndrome, liver failure, a reduction in heart rate, coronary heart disease, while taking medications that slow cardiac conduction, while taking glucocorticosteroids, with diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis.

Side effects of "Avelox"

When treating "Avelox" can be observedside effects on the part of the digestive system - nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, stomatitis, anorexia, gastritis, jaundice. On the part of the nervous system, dizziness, headache, asthenia, drowsiness, insomnia, feelings of anxiety, nervousness, increased muscle tone, impaired coordination of movements, sleep disorders, speech disorder, depression, attention disturbances, confusion and disorientation may occur.

During treatment with the drug, allergic reactions may occur: rash, itching, hives, anaphylactic shock.

From the senses can changetaste, impaired vision. From the cardiovascular system may appear tachycardia, palpitations, chest pain, possibly an increase in blood pressure. From the respiratory system may develop shortness of breath, bronchial asthma. On the part of the musculoskeletal system, pain in joints and muscles, pain in the back, legs can occur. On the part of the genitourinary system, vaginitis, vaginal candidiasis may develop, pain in the lower abdomen, swelling, and renal dysfunction are not excluded.