Moxiget Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Moxifloxacin HCl
Side Effects
BODY AS A WHOLE: Abdominal pain, headache, asthenia, injection site reaction (including phlebitis), malaise, moniliasis, pain, allergic reaction CARDIOVASCULAR: Tachycardia, palpitation, vasodilation, QT interval prolonged DIGESTIVE: Vomiting, abnormal liver function test, dyspepsia, dry mouth, flatulence, oral moniliasis, constipation, GGTP increased, anorexia, stomatitis, glossitis HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC: Leukopenia, eosinophilia, prothrombin decrease (prothrombin time prolonged/International Normalized Ratio (INR) increased), thrombocythemia METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL: Lactic dehydrogenase increased, amylase increased MUSCULOSKELETAL: Arthralgia, myalgia NERVOUS SYSTEM: Insomnia, nervousness, vertigo, somnolence, anxiety, tremor SKIN/APPENDAGES: Rash (maculopapular, purpuric, pustular), pruritus, sweating, urticaria SPECIAL SENSES: Taste perversion.
Drug Interactions
Drugs that prolong the QT interval including antiarrhythmics , antipsychotics , neuroleptics , TCADS , antimicrobials , antihistamins , cisapride. Corticosteroids , hypokalaemic agents , anticoagulants, Antacids , didanosine , sucralfate , charcoal , iron or zinc supplements.
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of adults (> 18 years of age) with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:Acute Bacterial Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, or Moraxella catarrhalis.Community Acquired Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
When not to Use
Moxifloxacin is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents.