A generic version of Avelox has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride (Avelox) is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, storage, and pregnancy safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication. Moxifloxacin, sold under the brandname Avelox among others, is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. This includes pneumonia , conjunctivitis , endocarditis , tuberculosis , and sinusitis. Avelox (moxifloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone (floor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Avelox is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach. Generic Avelox (moxifloxacin) is available as 400-mg tablets. The FDA has assigned these products an AB rating, which means they are considered equivalent to the brand-name version. How to use Avelox. Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using moxifloxacin and each time you get a refill. Generic Avelox (moxifloxacin) is available as 400-mg tablets. The FDA has assigned these products an AB rating, which means they are considered equivalent to the brand-name version. Generic Avelox is a medication identical to the branded drug called Avelox based on Moxifloxacin and marketed in the U.S. It is an antibacterial medication used for a variety of severe bacterial infections including sinusitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, plague, anthrax, and others. Generic Avelox (Moxifloxacin HCl tablets) is an antibiotic used for the treatment of Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Complicated skin and skin structure infections, Complicated intra-abdominal infections and uncomplicated pelvic inflammatory disease caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. Discontinue AVELOX immediately and avoid the use of fluoroquinolones, including AVELOX, in patients who experience any of these serious adverse reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Fluoroquinolones, including AVELOX, may exacerbate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis.