| Name | Moxifloxacin |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Antibiotic Topical Antiinfective Agent Ophthalmic Preparation Quinolone |
| Diseases |
Bronchitis Infectious Disease Plague Pneumonia Sinusitis |
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EnglishMoxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA synthesis.
Moxifloxacin is used to treat the following infections-
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections
The usual dosage is 400mg for up to 14 days. It is available as tablets, ophthalmic drops and IV infusion.
How to reconstitute powder for suspension:
The common side effects caused by moxifloxacin include-
- Nausea and other gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache & Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Skin rashes
- Long QT syndrome
- It can also halt bone and cartilage growth.
- Patients using moxifloxacin should be encouraged to drink plenty of water.
- In individuals with suspected or established CNS problems, such as epilepsy, or other variables that predispose to seizures and convulsions, it should be administered with caution.
- Avoid in patients with known QT prolongation, hypokalemia.
- Intravenous administration of moxifloxacin in patients with additional risks may elevate the risk of QT interval prolongation.
Contraindication
- It is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or other quinolones such as-
- Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated.
Moxifloxacin should not be taken with milk, mineral supplements or antacids.
