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Indications & Uses
Moxquin is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Moxifloxacin works against bacteria by blocking two enzymes, topoisomerase II (also called DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is needed for bacterial DNA to be copied, read and repaired. Topoisomerase IV has a key part in separating the chromosomal DNA when a bacterial cell divides.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
put one drop in the affected eye 3 times per day for 7 days.
apply it thinly and evenly to the affected eye three times a day for the first two days. For the next five days, apply it two times a day, or as advised by the registered physician.
Moxifloxacin can be given as a 0.2 to 0.4 ml dose by the intraocular route before eye surgery. The doctor must decide the final dose.
Side Effects
The eye-related side effects reported most often with moxifloxacin hydrochloride were conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage and tearing. These happened in approximately 1 to 6% of patients. Side effects outside the eye were reported at a rate of 1 to 4%. They were fever, increased cough, infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rash and rhinitis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Like other anti-infectives, moxifloxacin hydrochloride can allow organisms that don't respond to it, including fungi, to overgrow if it is used for a long time. If a superinfection develops, stop the medicine and start another treatment. When the doctor feels it is needed, the eye should be examined under magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy, and with fluorescein staining where appropriate. Patients should be told not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Contraindications
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should not be used by anyone who has had a hypersensitivity reaction to Moxifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the other components in the medicine.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, so Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Moxifloxacin hasn't been measured in human milk, but it can be presumed to pass into breast milk. Take caution when giving Moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution to a nursing mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Patients with renal or hepatic impairment don't need a dose adjustment.
Pediatric patients: Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride has not been shown to be safe or effective in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Storage
Keep Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride below 25°C, in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't let it freeze. Keep it out of the reach of children. Don't touch the dropper tip to any surface, because this may contaminate the Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride. Don't use it after one month from the day you first opened it.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Moxquin 0.5%
What is Moxquin 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution?
Moxquin 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the 4-Quinolone preparations group of medicines.
What is Moxquin used for?
Moxquin is used for: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Skin and Soft Tissue Infection.
What are the side effects of Moxquin?
The eye-related side effects reported most often with moxifloxacin hydrochloride were conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage and tearing. These happened in approximately 1 to 6% of patients.
Can I take Moxquin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, so Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Moxifloxacin hasn't been measured in human milk, but it can be presumed to pass into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Moxquin?
Keep Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride below 25°C, in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't let it freeze.
Can I take other medicines with Moxquin?
Some medicines can interact with Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride, for example: Zinc, Sucralfate, Iron, Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride + Xanthan Gum. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Moxquin?
Moxquin is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.