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Avelox This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Avelox (moxifloxacin) but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Avelox prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide decreases the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and slows damage to joints caused by the disease. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Recent news articles mentioning Avelox Buy Dr Reddy Labs: Merrill Lynch  -  Jan 24, 2007 Moneycontrol.com, Further, products that could drive upside include 1) Aciphex (USD 1.1 billion; ulcer); 2) Avelox (USD 261 milion; sinusitis) 3) Risperdal-M (USD 71 million; Schering-Plough Reports Financial Results for 2006 Fourth Quarter ...  -  Jan 29, 2007 PR Newswire (press release), TEMODAR 189 160 18% 703 588 20% CLARITIN RX 78 85 (8%) 356 371 (4%) INTEGRILIN 85 71 20% 329 315 5% REBETOL 75 94 (21%) 311 331 (6%) AVELOX 103 68 51% How should Avelox be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. You will need to take a larger dose for the first 3 days of treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take leflunomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Other uses for Avelox [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before using exenatide injection, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to exenatide or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. if you are taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or antibiotics, take them at least 1 hour before exenatide injection. If you have been told to take these medications with food, take them with a meal or snack at a time when you do not use exenatide. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had severe stomach problems or kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using exenatide, call your doctor. you should know that when exenatide is used in combination with a sulfonylurea medication, it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if the antidiabetic medication that you are taking is a sulfonylurea. Your doctor may lower your dose of sulfonylurea while you are using exenatide. you should know that exenatide may cause weight loss and a decrease in appetite. What side effects can Avelox cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea hair loss headache dizziness upset stomach vomiting stomach pain loss of appetite weight loss mouth sores runny nose back pain dry or itchy skin muscle pain or weakness flu-like symptoms urinary tract infection If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: rash difficulty breathing chest pain increased heart rate If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Avelox [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Arava®