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COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an irreversible lung disorder. Quit smoking right now to prevent COPD!

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Drugs Related to Shortness of breath
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Avelox
Used for: Acute bacterial sinusitis, Bacterial conjunctivitis, Exacerbations of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Bacterial skin infection, Community-acquired pneumonia, Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI), Intra-abdominal infections, Plague
Chinese name:
拜復樂(威洛速)
Prednisolone
Used for: Acute asthma, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Exacerbations of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Eczema, Inflammatory skin conditions, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Ocular inflammation
Chinese name:
培尼皮質醇
Prednisone
Used for: Acute asthma, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Exacerbations of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Eczema, Inflammatory skin conditions, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Ocular inflammation
Chinese name:
強體松
What is Avelox?

Avelox is a brand product that contains Moxifloxacin, which belongs to a class of medications known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting DNA replications in bacteria to destroy them. Oral tablets are used to treat various bacterial infections including acute bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, and infections of the respiratory tract and skin.

Available dosage
  • 400mg/250ml (Injections)
  • 400mg (Tablets)
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The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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