Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that is used to treat acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and plague.
Tell to your doctor if you are allergic to Moxifloxacin or to any other medications. You should also inform your healthcare providers if you are allergic to foods, dyes, or animals. Safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children.
There are no specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Moxifloxacin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are prone to have undesirable side effects which may require medical attention.
Pregnancy category C – The use of Moxifloxacin during pregnancy is warranted only if benefits justify risks to the fetus and only when no alternative management is appropriate. There are no adequate studies whether Moxifloxacin can pass through breast milk or if it could cause harmful effects to the infant. Discuss with your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Taking this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but with exception in some cases. Dosage or frequency of one or both of your medicines may be changed if both medicines are prescribed together.
Amifampridine
Bepridil
Cisapride
Dronedarone
Mesoridazine
Pimozide
Piperaquine
Saquinavir
Sparfloxacin
Terfenadine
Thioridazine
Ziprasidone
Taking this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but with exception in some cases. Dosage or frequency of one or both of your medicines may be changed if both medicines are prescribed together.
Taking this medicine with any of the following medications may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. Dosage or frequency of one or both of your medicines may be changed if both medicines are prescribed together.
Myasthenia gravis — should not be used in patients with this condition.
3 Proper Usage
Follow your doctor's exact instructions on when and how to take this medication. Excessive use of medication is not recommended. This medicine should be taken with whole glass of water. Do not split, crush or chew it. This medicine may be taken with or without food.
If you are taking aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids, iron supplements, multivitamins, didanosine (Videx®), sucralfate (Carafate®), or zinc, take these medications at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after taking Moxifloxacin. Recommended dosage for adults is 400 milligrams once every 24 hours.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near for your next dose, skip the missed dose and start again to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store the medication in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not keep expired medications.
4 Precautions to Take
Check with your doctor right away if you have any of the following:
Low potassium levels in the blood. This medication may increase your risk of having a fast, slow or irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, or fainting spells.
Signs of allergic reaction while taking this medication.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. These may be symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
Changes in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests. This medication may affect blood sugar levels.
Check with your doctor on regular visits to monitor your progress with the medication.
Moxifloxacin may cause diarrhea and it may occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Check first with your doctor before taking any antidiarrheal medicine. Moxifloxacin may cause tendinitis or tearing of a tendon. This risk may be increased if you are over 60 years of age, are using steroid medicines, have severe kidney problems, have a history of tendon problems, or if you have received an organ transplant.
Check with your doctor right away if you have sudden pain or swelling in a tendon after exercise, bruise more easily after an injury, or are unable to bear weight or move the affected area. You should refrain from exercise until your doctor says otherwise.
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machineries, or any other unsafe activities when you take this medication. Avoid extensive sunlight exposure or wear protective clothing and apply sun screen before going outdoors since this medication may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.
Talk to your doctor if you are planning to take any other medication.
Burning, Numbness, Tingling, or Painful sensations
Change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
Difficulty with chewing or talking
Double vision
Drooping eyelids
Eye pain
General feeling of tiredness or weakness
Hives
Hoarseness
Irregular or Slow heart rate
Large, Hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
Light-colored stools
Muscle weakness
No blood pressure or pulse
Puffiness or Swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Red, Irritated eyes
Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
Severe headache
Severe tiredness
Stomach pain, continuing
Stopping of heart
Unconsciousness
Unsteadiness or Awkwardness
Unusual behavior, such as disorientation to time or place, failure to recognize people, hyperactivity, or restlessness
Weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
There are also some side effects that do not need medical attention and can be resolved during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. You can discuss it to your doctor to give you an advice on how to prevent or reduce these side effects:
Acid or Sour stomach
Bad, Unusual, or Unpleasant (after) taste
Belching
Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
Change in sense of smell
Change in taste
Changes in vision
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
Fear or Nervousness
Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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