Moxifloxacin and Vicodin

• Generic Name: moxifloxacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Avelox, Avelox IV

Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Moxifloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Moxifloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

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

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Liquicet, Lortab, Maxidone, Polygesic, Stagesic, Zamicet, Zydone, Zyfrel

Vicodin contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Vicodin tablets are used for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

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