Moxifloxacin Information
Pronunciation
moxs i FLOKS a sin
What is this drug used for?
– It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Frequently reported side effects of this drug
– Nausea
– Diarrhea
Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:
– Kidney problems like unable to pass urine, blood in the urine, change in amount of urine passed, or weight gain
– Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile?(C. diff)-associated diarrhea like abdominal pain or cramps, severe diarrhea or watery stools, or bloody stools
– Tendon inflammation or rupture like pain, bruising, or swelling in the back of the ankle, shoulder, hand, or other joints
– Depression like thoughts of suicide, anxiety, agitation, irritability, panic attacks, mood changes, behavioral changes, or confusion
– Liver problems like dark urine, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes
– High blood sugar like confusion, fatigue, increased thirst, increased hunger, passing a lot of urine, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit
– Low blood sugar like dizziness, headache, fatigue, feeling weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, increased hunger, or sweating
– Chest pain
– Fast heartbeat
– Trouble focusing
– Trouble with memory
– Abnormal heartbeat
– Passing out
– Dizziness
– Chills
– Severe loss of strength and energy
– Muscle pain
– Muscle weakness
– Nightmares
– Restlessness
– Sensing things that seem real but are not
– Seizures
– Severe headache
– Sore throat
– Shortness of breath
– Bruising
– Bleeding
– Tremors
– Trouble sleeping
– Abnormal gait
– Vaginal pain, itching, and discharge
– Thrush
– Vision changes
– Severe or persistent abdominal pain
– Severe or persistent chest pain
– Severe or persistent back pain
– Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in mouth, throat, nose, or eyes
– Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:
Avelox may be confused with Avonex
Storage and Stability
Store at 25?C (77?F); excursions are permitted between 15?C and 30?C (59?F and 86?F). Avoid high humidity. Do not refrigerate infusion solution; discard unused portion.
Adverse Reactions
Central nervous system: Dizziness, headache, insomnia
Endocrine & metabolic: Decreased serum glucose, hyperchloremia, hypokalemia, increased serum albumin
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, constipation, decreased amylase, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting
Hematologic & oncologic: Anemia, decreased basophils, decreased red blood cells, eosinopenia, increased MCH, increased neutrophils, leukocytosis, prolonged prothrombin time
Hepatic: Decreased serum bilirubin, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, increased serum bilirubin
Immunologic: Increased serum globulins
Renal: Increased ionized serum calcium
Respiratory: Hypoxia
Miscellaneous: Fever