Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet)

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet)
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet)
Generic	Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet)
Type
Therapeutic Class	4-Quinolone preparations
Manufacturer
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am

Uses

Moxifloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated & complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Dosage

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (Tablet) dosage

Acute bacterial sinusitis: 400 mg once daily 7-10 days.Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 400 mg once daily 5-10 days.Community-acquired pneumonia: 400 mg once daily 7-14 days.Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 400 mg once daily 7 days.Complicated skin and skin structure infections: 400 mg once daily 7-21 days.Complicated intra-abdominal infections: 400 mg once daily 5-14 days.Pelvic inflammatory disease: 400 mg once daily 14 days.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Moxifloxacin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and dizziness.

Precaution

Moxifloxacin may cause an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. It should be discontinued if pain or inflammation in a tendon occurs. It should not be used in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients with receiving Class IA or Class III antiarrhythmic agents

Interaction

Moxifloxacin absorption is decreased when administered with antacids, sucralfate, multivitamins, and multivalent cations (e.g. iron or zinc). Moxifloxacin may enhance the risk of convulsions with NSAIDs and bleeding with warfarin. So concomitant use of Moxifloxacin with them should be avoided.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

US FDA pregnancy category C. Moxifloxacin is not recommended during pregnancy & lactation.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or other quinolones.

Special Warning

Renal or hepatic impaired patients: No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.Pediatric patients: Safety and effectiveness of Moxifloxacin in pediatric patients and adolescent less than 18 years of age have not been established.