MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE as Ingredient
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Overview

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (floor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Moxifloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach, pneumonia, bronchitis

Usage

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, Bronchitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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.

Common Side-Effects

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Fever, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Rare Side-Effects

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Magnesium Deficiency, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypokalemia, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE as Ingredient

MOXAM 400MG TAB

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 400 MG