Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2022.
Fluoroquinolones, including moxifloxacin, are associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, including tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects. Discontinue moxifloxacin and avoid use of fluoroquinolones in patients with these serious adverse reactions. Reserve use of moxifloxacin for patients with no alternative treatment options for acute bacterial sinusitis or acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Fluoroquinolones, including moxifloxacin, may exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Avoid in patients with known history of myasthenia gravis .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Avelox
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Moxifloxacin
Uses for moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).
Moxifloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, moxifloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Moxifloxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using moxifloxacin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For moxifloxacin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to moxifloxacin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of moxifloxacin in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
