Moxifloxacin Information
Pronunciation
moxs i FLOKS a sin
What is this drug used for?
β’ It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Frequently reported side effects of this drug
β’ Nausea
β’ Diarrhea
Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:
β’ Kidney problems like unable to pass urine, blood in the urine, change in amount of urine passed, or weight gain
β’ Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficileΒ (C. diff)-associated diarrhea like abdominal pain or cramps, severe diarrhea or watery stools, or bloody stools
β’ Tendon inflammation or rupture like pain, bruising, or swelling in the back of the ankle, shoulder, hand, or other joints
β’ Depression like thoughts of suicide, anxiety, agitation, irritability, panic attacks, mood changes, behavioral changes, or confusion
β’ Liver problems like dark urine, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes
β’ High blood sugar like confusion, fatigue, increased thirst, increased hunger, passing a lot of urine, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit
β’ Low blood sugar like dizziness, headache, fatigue, feeling weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, increased hunger, or sweating
β’ Chest pain
β’ Fast heartbeat
β’ Trouble focusing
β’ Trouble with memory
β’ Abnormal heartbeat
β’ Passing out
β’ Dizziness
β’ Chills
β’ Severe loss of strength and energy
β’ Muscle pain
β’ Muscle weakness
β’ Nightmares
β’ Restlessness
β’ Sensing things that seem real but are not
β’ Seizures
β’ Severe headache
β’ Sore throat
β’ Shortness of breath
β’ Bruising
β’ Bleeding
β’ Tremors
β’ Trouble sleeping
β’ Abnormal gait
β’ Vaginal pain, itching, and discharge
β’ Thrush
β’ Vision changes
β’ Severe or persistent abdominal pain
β’ Severe or persistent chest pain
β’ Severe or persistent back pain
β’ 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
β’ 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 25Β°C (77Β°F); excursions are permitted between 15Β°C and 30Β°C (59Β°F and 86Β°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
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