What is Moxifloxacin used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.5% is a topical fluoroquinolone anti- infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species*, Micrococcus luteus*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri*, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans group, Acinetobacter lwoffii*, Haem

How does Moxifloxacin work?

11 DESCRIPTION Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.

What pharmaceutical form is Moxifloxacin available in?

Moxifloxacin: Krople do oczu, roztwór w pojemniku jednodawkowym 5 mg/ml

What are the side effects of Moxifloxacin?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported ocular adverse events were conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and tearing. These events occurred in approximately 1% to 6% of patients. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . Because clinical trials ar

Who should NOT take Moxifloxacin?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. ( 4 ) Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.

Does Moxifloxacin interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug-drug interaction studies have not been conducted with moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution. In vitro studies indicate that moxifloxacin does not inhibit CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP1A2, indicating that moxifloxacin is unlikely to alter the pharmacokinetics of drugs metabolized by these cytochrome P450 isozymes.

Can Moxifloxacin be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks. Oral administration of moxifloxacin to pregnant rats and monkeys and intravenously to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis did not produce adverse maternal or fetal effects at clinically relevant doses. Oral administration of moxifloxacin to pregnant rats during late

What precautions should be taken with Moxifloxacin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve problems, stroke, seizures, chest pain, slow heartbeat, low level of blood minerals, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause dizziness and lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What ATC class does Moxifloxacin belong to?

Moxifloxacin: ATC S01AE07. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Moxifloxacin

5 mg/ml, Krople do oczu, roztwór w pojemniku jednodawkowym

INN: Moxifloxacinum

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Krople do oczu, roztwór w pojemniku jednodawkowym

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5 mg/ml

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