Moxifloxacin
Information about Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Uses
Moxifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and bacterial eye infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
How Moxifloxacin works
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Common side effects of Moxifloxacin
Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Eye discomfort, Dry eye, Prolonged QT interval, Hyperemia
Available Medicine for Moxifloxacin
MoxicipCipla Ltd
₹18 to ₹4916 variant(s)
VigamoxAlcon Laboratories
₹4301 variant(s)
MahafloxMankind Pharma Ltd
₹59 to ₹2196 variant(s)
MoxifTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹144 to ₹2673 variant(s)
MoximacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹37 to ₹4033 variant(s)
MilfloxSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1951 variant(s)
MoxamAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹9 to ₹2625 variant(s)
ApdropsAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹83 to ₹2193 variant(s)
MosiFDC Ltd
₹67 to ₹1112 variant(s)
MoxifloxCipla Ltd
₹68 to ₹2775 variant(s)
Expert advice for Moxifloxacin
- You have been prescribed Moxifloxacin for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
- Your doctor has prescribed Moxifloxacin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Moxifloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.