Comparing Avelox vs Levaquin

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Avelox (moxifloxacin)	Levaquin (levofloxacin)	Enter another drug to compare

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Avelox (moxifloxacin)	Levaquin (levofloxacin)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Intraabdominal Infection, Bronchitis, Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis, Plague, Plague Prophylaxis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft... View more	Prescription only Levaquin treats a wide range of bacterial infections; however, it can cause some very severe and potentially irreversible side effects and should only be used to treat infections that have not... View more	Related suggestions Bacterial Infection Amoxicillin Doxycycline Clindamycin Cephalexin Ciprofloxacin Metronidazole Sinusitis Augmentin Amoxicillin Amoxicillin / clavulanate Prednisone Cefdinir Azithromycin Bronchitis Azithromycin Mucinex Doxycycline Azithromycin Dose Pack Guaifenesin Amoxicillin Skin or Soft Tissue Infection Cephalexin Doxycycline Clindamycin Keflex Amoxicillin Amoxicillin / clavulanate
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Ratings & Reviews
Avelox has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 161 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.	Levaquin has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 410 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Dizziness (19.9%) Nausea (16.8%) Anxiety (10.6%) Lightheadedness (7.5%) Fatigue (6.8%) Tiredness (6.8%) Rash (6.2%) View all Avelox side effects	Pain (12.0%) Insomnia (10.0%) Dizziness (8.5%) Joint pain (7.8%) Anxiety (7.6%) Nausea (6.6%) Headaches (5.9%) View all Levaquin side effects
Drug Class
Quinolones and fluoroquinolones	Quinolones and fluoroquinolones
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.	We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet	Oral solution Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other moxifloxacin brands include: Avelox I.V.	N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
13.5 hours	6 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 528 drugs are known to interact with Avelox: 249 major drug interactions (925 brand and generic names) 212 moderate drug interactions (2420 brand and generic names) 67 minor drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)	A total of 528 drugs are known to interact with Levaquin: 118 major drug interactions (510 brand and generic names) 343 moderate drug interactions (2830 brand and generic names) 67 minor drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.	When levoFLOXacin as the oral solution is given with enteral (tube) feedings, levoFLOXacin may not... View more
Disease Interactions
Colitis Liver disease CNS disorders Myasthenia gravis Peripheral neuropathy QT interval prolongation Tendonitis Crystalluria Diabetes	Colitis CNS disorders Myasthenia gravis Peripheral neuropathy QT interval prolongation Tendonitis Crystalluria Diabetes Hemodialysis Renal dysfunction
First Approval Date
December 10, 1999	December 20, 1996
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group En español	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group
Patient Resources
Avelox uses	Levaquin uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
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