Moxifloxacin tablets are a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated for treating infections in adults 18 years of age and older caused by designated susceptible bacteria…
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin. Full label: DailyMed.
Moxifloxacin tablets are a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated for treating infections in adults 18 years of age and older caused by designated susceptible bacteria, in the conditions listed below: Community Acquired Pneumonia Skin and Skin Structure Infections: Uncomplicated and Complicated Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections Plague Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of moxifloxacin tablets and other antibacterial drugs. Moxifloxacin tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. 1.1 Community Acquired Pneumonia Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae (including multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae ), Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or Chlamydophila pneumoniae.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin. Full label: DailyMed.
Type of Infection Dose Every 24 hours Duration (days) Community Acquired Pneumonia 400 mg 7 to 14 Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI) 400 mg 7 Complicated SSSI 400 mg 7 to 21 Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections 400 mg 5 to 14 Plague 400 mg 10 to 14 Acute Bacterial Sinusitis 400 mg 10 Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis 400 mg 5 No dosage adjustment in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. 2.1 Dosage in Adult Patients The dose of moxifloxacin is 400 mg (orally) once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described in Table 1.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Moxifloxacin tablets are contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or any member of the quinolone class of antibacterials. Known hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin tablets or other quinolones
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Prolongation of the QT interval and isolated cases of torsade de pointes has been reported. Avoid use in patients with known prolongation, proarrhythmic conditions such as clinically significant bradycardia or acute myocardial ischemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and with drugs that prolong the QT interval. Hypersensitivity and other serious reactions: Serious and sometimes fatal reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, may occur after first or subsequent doses of moxifloxacin hydrochloride. Discontinue moxifloxacin hydrochloride at first sign of skin rash, jaundice or any other sign of hypersensitivity.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in the warnings and precautions section of the label: Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions Including Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Central Nervous System Effects Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture Peripheral Neuropathy Central Nervous System Effects Exacerbation of Myasthenia…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Moxifloxacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
8 brands · 7 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Moxifloxacin guide →
What is Moxicip?
Moxicip 0.5% Drops is a Moxifloxacin medicine made by Cipla Ltd. It comes as 0.5% Drops.
What is Moxicip used for?
According to its FDA label, Moxifloxacin is used for treating infections in adults 18 years of age and older caused by designated susceptible bacteria….
What is the generic name of Moxicip?
The generic name of Moxicip is Moxifloxacin.
Which brands of Moxifloxacin are available in Nepal?
8 brands of Moxifloxacin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 7 makers — including Movlox 400mg Tablet, Movolox Tablet, Moxam 400mg Tablet, Moxigram 400mg Tablet, Moximac 400mg Tablet, Moxiquin 400mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Moxifloxacin?
The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in the warnings and precautions section of the label: Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions Including Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Central Nervous System Effects Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture Peripheral Neuropathy Central Nervous System Effects Exacerbation of Myasthenia…
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