Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet MOXIFLOXACINA VIVANTA 400mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W66200001
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- moxifloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01MA14 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Quinolone antibacterials | Fluoroquinolones
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Photosensitivity
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Neuropathy / neurotoxicity
This medicine may affect the nerves or nervous system.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Tendonitis / tendon rupture
Stop treatment and seek medical advice if tendon pain occurs.
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, sinusitis, skin infections, and intra-abdominal infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes essential for DNA replication, thereby killing the bacteria.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including strains resistant to other antibiotics.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and, in rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis or tendon rupture. It is important to inform your doctor about any side effects or other medications you are taking.
Consult your doctor before use, especially if you have liver, kidney, or other health conditions. Use Moxifloxacin as directed to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including strains resistant to other antibiotics.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and, in rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis or tendon rupture. It is important to inform your doctor about any side effects or other medications you are taking.
Consult your doctor before use, especially if you have liver, kidney, or other health conditions. Use Moxifloxacin as directed to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
General data about MOXIFLOXACINA VIVANTA 400mg
- Substance:
- moxifloxacin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-02-2024
- Product code:
- W66200001
- Concentration:
- 400mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 5
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for moxifloxacin
Concentrations available for moxifloxacin
- 400mg
- 400mg/250ml
- 5mg/ml