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Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsMoxifloxacin
Description
Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affect the skin, lungs, nose, stomach, and intestines. This medicine is effective against a large number of bacteria. It works by blocking the action of an enzymes required for bacterial multiplication. This prevents further growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, headache, dizziness, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue taking the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. This medication is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart problems, or liver problems before starting the treatment. This medicine is not recommended in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet

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Moxigram 400 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased liver enzyme levels
  • Anxiety and nervousness
  • Change in taste
  • Decreased appetite
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Confusion

Uses of Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Stomach and intestinal infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Plague
  • Acute bacterial sinusitis
  • Anthrax
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    It is not known when Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet will start its action. However, you will start to feel better in few days.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may remain in your body for approximately 3-4 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Use in children below 18 years of age

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Liver diseases

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have moderate to severe liver problems or high liver enzyme levels (>5 times the upper normal limit). This medicine is broken down in your liver and impaired liver function may lead to the accumulation of this medicine. Hence, it may worsen your condition and lead to further liver damage.

Heart diseases

QT prolongation is a condition in which your heart muscles takes a longer time to recharge between a heart beat. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet can cause QT prolongation, hence it is not recommended if you have heart failure (condition in which heart is not able to pump sufficient amount of blood), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), electrolyte disturbances (abnormal concentration of electrolyte levels in the body) especially low potassium levels, and/or bradycardia (slow heart beat) as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet even if you feel better.

Driving or operating machines

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, or disorientation. Hence, avoid performing activities that require mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Diarrhoea

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet can cause diarrhoea as this medicine may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Contact your doctor if you experience severe watery or bloody diarrhoea. Consult your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Antacids

If you are taking an antacid for indigestion, it can reduce the effect of Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet. Hence it is recommended to take this antibiotic 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking an antacid.

Elderly

Moxiflox 400 MG Tabletshould be used with caution in elderly people as they are more susceptible to increased risk of side effects.

Photosensitivity

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight or UV light. Therefore, you should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight/UV light while taking this medication.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than that prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Ethinyl Estradiol

Corticosteroids

Quinidine

Aspirin

Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum

Warfarin

Metformin

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may increase the risk of tremors, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness, seizures, etc. Hence therapy with this medicine should be administered cautiously if you have a history of these conditions. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a disorder that causes weakness of your skeletal muscles that are responsible for movement. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have myasthenia gravis as this medicine may further cause muscle weakness and worsen your condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of nerve damage resulting in weakness, numbness, sensitivity to touch, pain usually in the hands and feet. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause peripheral neuropathy. Consult your doctor if you have peripheral neuropathy or if you experience any symptoms that persist or worsens.

Tendonitis or tendon rupture

Tendon is the connective tissue that joins muscle to the bone. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may increase the risk of tendonitis (swelling of the tendon) and tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of your tendon). Avoid taking Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet if you have a history of these conditions.

Diabetes

If you have diabetes, Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet should be used with caution as it may alter your blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Multivitamins with minerals reduce the effectiveness of Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet when taken together. Hence, avoid taking multivitamins with minerals while on treatment with this medicine. If indicated for use, Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet should be taken 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking medicines containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron and/or other minerals.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Complete the entire course of treatment. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may lead to re-infections. Avoid taking antacids and/or multivitamins with minerals along with Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet as it may result in reduced effectiveness of this medication. Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet may cause nerve damage. Consult your doctor if you experience tingling or numbness in your hands and/or feet. Avoid driving or operate machines after taking this medicine as it may affect your alertness.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Moxiflox 400 MG Tablet stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to prevent the growth of the bacteria and eventually kills them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Fluoroquinolones, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H1

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