Combine Avelox and Methadone

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Avelox

and Methadone

Combine Avelox with Methadone. To make a decision about taking Avelox and Methadone, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Avelox and Methadone have 142 combined Side Effects total
75 are Life Threatening
12 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Avelox

Avelox is also known by the generic name Moxifloxacin

USES:
Moxifloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Methadone

USES:
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

This medication is also used to treat addiction to narcotic drugs (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other narcotic drugs.

Avelox and Methadone Combined Have 75 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid in the Lungs - Pulmonary Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure - Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Liver with Stoppage of Bile Flow - Cholestatic Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Tendon - Tendonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation or Infection of Vagina - Vaginitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of Tendons that Extend the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Extensor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of Tendons that Flex the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Flexor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of a Tendon in the Shoulder Area - Rotator Cuff Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of the Tendon in the Back of the Heel - Non-traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Thrush - Oral Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Avelox combined

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Avelox and Methadone Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avelox and Methadone combined

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Avelox and Methadone Drug-Drug Interactions

When combined Avelox and Methadone have the following 1 Drug-Drug Interaction(s):

When combined Avelox and Methadone have the following interaction of Moderate seriousness: The concurrent use of methadone with other agents that prolong the QTc interval may result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.

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Avelox has 20 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avelox.

Avelox Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Avelox.

Drug-Induced Hepatitis - Hepatitis caused by Drugs is a contraindication of Avelox.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Avelox.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Avelox.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Avelox.

Relative Contraindications

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Avelox.

Cardiac Transplantation - Heart Transplant is a contraindication of Avelox.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Avelox.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avelox.

Lung Transplantation - Lung Transplant is a contraindication of Avelox.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Avelox.

Peripheral Neuropathy - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet is a contraindication of Avelox.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Avelox.

Renal Transplant - Kidney Transplant is a contraindication of Avelox.

Tendon Rupture - Rupture of a Tendon is a contraindication of Avelox.

Tendonitis - Inflammation of the Tendon is a contraindication of Avelox.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Avelox.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Avelox.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Avelox.

Severe Cerebral Arteriosclerosis - Severe Hardening of the Arteries in the Brain is a contraindication of Avelox.

Methadone has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Methadone.

Methadone Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Methadone.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Methadone.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Methadone.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Methadone.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Methadone.

Toxin-Mediated Diarrhea - Toxin from Microorganisms causing Diarrhea is a contraindication of Methadone.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Methadone.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Methadone.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Methadone.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Methadone.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Methadone.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Methadone.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Methadone.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Methadone.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Methadone.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Methadone.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Methadone.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Methadone.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Methadone.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Methadone.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Methadone.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Methadone.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Methadone.

Procedure on Urinary System - Urinary Tract Surgery is a contraindication of Methadone.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Methadone.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Methadone.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Methadone.

Avelox - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Methadone - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.