Compare Isoniazid vs. Avelox
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats bacterial infections.
Avelox (moxifloxacin) effectively treats different types of bacterial infections, but is more expensive than its alternatives.
Upsides
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- Available as a generic medicine.
- Treats a variety of bacterial infections.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Might be a good treatment option for people with kidney problems.
- Needs to be taken only once a day.
Downsides
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- People with diabetes need to check their blood sugar levels regularly while taking Avelox (moxifloxacin).
- Cannot be taken at the same time as antacids or vitamins.
- Avelox (moxifloxacin) can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight and make you more likely to get a rash.
- Relatively more expensive compared to similar alternatives.
Used for
- Active tuberculosis Active tuberculosis - HIV infection HIV infection - Inactive tuberculosis Inactive tuberculosis
- Atypical mycobacterial infection Determination of acetylation rate
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Abdominal infections
- Anthrax
- Bacterial meningitis
- Diabetic foot infections
- Bite wounds
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
Price
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$7.14
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Side effects
The Laniazid (Isoniazid) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
8possible side effects
- Nausea7%
- Diarrhea6%
- Headache4%
- Dizziness3%
- Vomiting2%
- Constipation2%
- Stomach pain2%
- Insomnia2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Tendon rupture and inflammation
- People over age 60
- Taking steroid medicine
- Those with kidney, heart, or lung transplants
- Myasthenia gravis
- Those with a history of myasthenia gravis
- Diarrhea
- Nerve damage
- Changes in mood and behavior
- Effects on heartbeat
- Those with a history of heart rhythm problems
- Taking other medicines that also affect your heart rhythm
- Those with liver problems