Key facts about Moxifloxacin
What dosages is Moxifloxacin available in?
Moxifloxacin is available as a 400 mg oral tablet.
What is Moxifloxacin used for?
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is used to treat certain bacterial infections in adults 18 years of age and older, including community acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis flare-ups, skin infections, gut infections, plague, and sinus infections.
How does Moxifloxacin work?
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by blocking certain enzymes (proteins) that bacteria use to grow and repair their genetic material (DNA) in order to survive. By blocking this process, the antibiotic kills bacteria.
How do I take Moxifloxacin?
Moxifloxacin is typically taken by mouth once daily for 5 to 21 days, depending on the infection being treated.
Is it safe for me to take Moxifloxacin?
Moxifloxacin is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not take this medication if you have a known hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or other quinolones.
Moxifloxacin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Moxifloxacin include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Trouble sleeping
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Belly pain
Moxifloxacin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Moxifloxacin. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: irregular heart rhythm, skipped heartbeat, chest pain, heart suddenly stops pumping
- Liver problems: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
- Kidney problems: nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, dry skin, pain while urinating, difficult urination
- Mood problems: anxiety, confusion, agitated, restlessness, depressed, hallucination(s)
- Severe allergic reactions: fever, rash, extreme tiredness, body aches, mouth sores, blisters, trouble breathing
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Moxifloxacin
The following medications may interact with Moxifloxacin:
- Antacids, sucralfate, and multivitamins – Decreased Moxifloxacin absorption Take Moxifloxacin
- Tablet at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after these products
- Warfarin – Anticoagulant effect enhanced. Monitor prothrombin time/INR, and bleeding
- Class IA and Class III antiarrhythmics – Proarrhythmic effect may be enhanced. Avoid concomitant use
- Antidiabetic agents – Carefully monitor blood glucose
Who makes Moxifloxacin?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Moxifloxacin safe in pregnancy?
Moxifloxacin may cause harm to your unborn baby, based on animal studies. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of taking Moxifloxacin if you become pregnant.
