Avelox Injection and Lodosyn

• Generic Name: moxifloxacin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution; tablet
• Other Brand Names: Avelox, Avelox IV

Moxifloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).

Moxifloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: carbidopa
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Lodosyn

Lodosyn is used with another medicine called levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control). Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain.

Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Lodosyn helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.

Lodosyn is only used in combination with levodopa. This medicine has no effect when used alone.

Lodosyn is also used with levodopa to treat muscle symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease that are caused by certain drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.

Lodosyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.