Flomox IV0.16%
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Flomox IV does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flomox IV may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flomox IV is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Flomox IV may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Flomox IV may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudde... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flomox IV is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flomox IV is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any un... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Flomox IV should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flomox IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Flomox IV is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, sk... View More
Uses of Flomox IV
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Flomox IV
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Flomox IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Flomox IV works
Flomox IV is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and... View More
What if you forget to take Flomox IV?
If you miss a dose of Flomox IV, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Moximac IV 400mg Infusion to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Moximac IV 400mg Infusion and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty i... View More
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Indication
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection, Unco... View More
Administration
IV Preparation No further dilution of infusion solution is necessary IV Administration Infuse over 1 hour
Adult Dose
Moxifloxacin 400 mg IV infusion can be administered intravenously once daily for 5-21 days, depending on the condition. The duration of therapy depe... View More
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin, other quinolones. Patients w/ known prolongation of QT interval, uncorrected hypokalaemia, myasthenia gravis. Co... View More
Mode of Action
Moxifloxacin inhibits the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombina... View More
Precaution
Maintain adequate fluid intake; Patient w/ previous tendon disorders (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), significant bradycardia or acute myocardial ischaemia,... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea (7%),Diarrhea (6%),Dizziness (3%),Decreased amylase (2%),Decreased basophils, eosinophils, hemoglobin, prothrombin time, red blood cells, ... View More
Interaction
Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ other drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, TCAs, antipsychotic agents). Decreased absorptio... View More
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