Moxifloxacin

Last updated 13 Jun 2023 | 11:26 AM (UTC)

Moxifloxacin Uses

Moxifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).

How Moxifloxacin works

Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Common side effects of Moxifloxacin

Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Eye discomfort, Dry eye, Prolonged QT interval, Hyperemia

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Medicine brands for Moxifloxacin

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹66 to ₹173

3 variant(s)

Moxoft

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹144 to ₹200

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Moxifloxacin

You have been prescribed Moxifloxacin for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.