11 DESCRIPTION Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.5% is a sterile solution for topical ophthalmic use. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective, with a diazabicyclononyl ring at the C7 position. The chemical name for moxifloxacin hydrochloride is 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-[(4aS,7aS)-octahydro-6H-pyrrolol[3,4- b]pyridin-6-yl]-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, monohydrochloride. The molecular formula for moxifloxacin hydrochloride is C 21 H 24 FN 3 O 4 •HCl and its molecular weight is 437.9 g/mol. The chemical structure is presented below: Molecular Structure Moxifloxacin hydrochloride USP is a slightly yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Each mL of moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution USP contains 5.45 mg moxifloxacin hydrochloride USP equivalent to 5 mg moxifloxacin base. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution contains: Active: Moxifloxacin 0.5% (5 mg/mL); Inactives: Boric acid, sodium chloride and water for injection. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to approximately 6.8. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.5% is a yellow colored transparent isotonic solution with an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg.
⚠️ Warnings
• 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.
