Moxifloxacin (ophthalmic)
Synonyms
Approved Treatment Indication:
Escherichia coli Infections, Bacterial Pneumonia, Cystitis, Proteus Infections, Streptococcal Infections, Gonorrhea, Pyelonephritis, Bacteroides Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Bronchitis, Pseudomonas Infections, Staphylococcal Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Sinusitis, Salmonella Infections
Summary
What conditions moxifloxacin is used for
Moxifloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections, which are illnesses caused by harmful bacteria. It is effective for respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sinusitis, which is inflammation of the sinuses. Moxifloxacin is often prescribed when other antibiotics are not suitable or effective.
How moxifloxacin works in the body
Moxifloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes needed for DNA replication, which stops bacteria from multiplying. This action helps clear bacterial infections by effectively cutting off the bacteria's ability to reproduce and spread.
Directions for Use
The usual dose of moxifloxacin for adults is 400 mg taken once daily. It is typically prescribed for a short duration, such as 5 to 14 days, depending on the infection. Moxifloxacin is taken orally, which means by mouth, as a tablet.
The most commonly observed adverse effects of moxifloxacin
Common side effects of moxifloxacin include nausea, which is feeling sick to your stomach, diarrhea, and dizziness, which is feeling lightheaded or unsteady. These effects occur in a small percentage of people taking the medication.
Warnings and Precautions
Moxifloxacin can cause tendon damage, which is injury to the tissue connecting muscle to bone, and nerve damage, which affects the body's communication system. It may also affect heart rhythm, so inform your doctor if you have heart problems. Avoid if allergic to moxifloxacin or have a history of tendon disorders.
Drug Status
Government Approvals
WHO Essential Medicine
Known Teratogen
Pharmaceutical Class
