MOXIFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Brand names: Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution

Ophthalmic

12.1 Mechanism of Action Moxifloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of anti-infective drugs (See 12.4 Microbiology).

Micrococcus luteus*

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Staphylococcus hominis

Staphylococcus warneri*

Contraindications

• 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. 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.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity Reactions : Hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis have been reported with systemic use of MOXIFLOXACIN
1 Hypersensitivity Reactions In patients receiving systemically administered quinolones, including moxifloxacin, serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported, some following the first dose
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require immediate emergency treatment

9 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

Nausea

0.1-1%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

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11 available comparisons

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Ophthalmic