Introduction
Xiomox 400 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further... View More
Uses of Xiomox 400
Side effects of Xiomox 400
How to use Xiomox 400
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Xiomox 400 works
Xiomox 400 is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action o... View More
What if you forget to take Xiomox 400?
If you miss a dose of Xiomox 400, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
Indication
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection, Unco... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral The dose of Moxifloxacin is 400 mg once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described bellow Acute Bact... 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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