What is the brand name for Avelox?

Moxifloxacin also treats infections caused by Clostridium perfringens, Chlamydophila pneumonia, and Mycoplasma pneumonia. FDA approved brand name moxifloxacin (Avelox) in December 1999.

Is Avelox discontinued?

Bayer discontinued Avelox IV in December 2017. Fresenius Kabi had moxifloxacin injection on shortage due to increased demand. Mylan Institutional did not provide a reason for the shortage.

Who invented moxifloxacin?

Moxifloxacin was first patented (United States patent) in 1991 by Bayer A.G., and again in 1997. Avelox was subsequently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States in 1999 to treat specific bacterial infections.

Is there a generic for moxifloxacin?

Generic Avelox is now available as moxifloxacin 400 mg tablets! The FDA approved moxifloxacin on February 18, 2014. The first company to launch a generic was Teva Pharmaceuticals. Other generic manufacturers will be launching their products in March 2014.

What is the brand name for Vancomycin?

BRAND NAME(S): Vancocin. USES: Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.

What is the brand name of sulfadiazine?

This drug is sold branded as Lantrisul, Neotrizine, Sulfa-Triple #2, Sulfadiazine, Sulfaloid, Sulfonamides Duplex, Sulfose, Terfonyl, Triple Sulfa, Triple Sulfas, and Triple Sulfoid.

Why was Avelox discontinued?

Moxifloxacin was discontinued due to adverse reactions thought to be drug-related in 2.9% of orally treated patients and 6.3 % of sequentially (intravenous followed by oral) treated patients.

Is Levaquin off the market?

Levaquin was discontinued in December 2017. Talk to your doctor about alternatives including generic levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones.

Who makes Avelox?

Moxifloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic agent. Bayer AG developed the drug (initially called BAY 12-8039) and it is marketed worldwide (as the hydrochloride) under the brand name Avelox (in some countries also Avalox) for oral treatment.

Is Avelox expensive?

The cost for Avelox oral tablet 400 mg is around $90 for a supply of 5 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

What pharmaceutical company makes vancomycin?

(manufactured in Copenhagen, Denmark)