Product description:
- Moxifloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
- This drug belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics.
- It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
- That is, it only treats diseases caused by bacteria.
- It will not work in cases of viral infections (such as colds or the flu).
- Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can render it ineffective for future infections.
Usage guidelines:
acute bacterial sinusitis
- 400 mg oral tablet once daily for 5-10 days
Usage limits:
- Reserve fluoroquinolones for patients who have no other treatment options available for acute sinusitis.
Community-acquired pneumonia:
- 400 mg tablet orally once daily for 7-14 days
Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis:
- This refers to an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by bacterial infections.
- 400 mg tablet orally once daily for 5 days
Usage limits:
- Fluoroquinolones are a reserve for patients who have no other treatment options available for acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
Skin and skin structure infections:
Uncomplicated:
- 400 mg oral tablet once daily for 7 days
complicated:
- 400 mg tablet orally once daily for 7-21 days
Intra-abdominal inflammation
complicated:
- 400 mg tablet orally once daily for 5-14 days.
Pneumonic plague and septicemia:
- It is indicated for adults to treat plague, including pneumonic plague and septicemia, caused by susceptible isolates of Yersinia pestis; it is also used for the prevention of plague in adults.
- 400 mg tablet orally once daily for 10-14 days.
- Start giving as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure to Yersinia pestis.
Children's dosage (from 0 to 17 years old):
- It has not been confirmed that this medicine is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.
Warnings and precautions:
- It is very important that your doctor checks your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
- Blood and urine tests are needed to check for any unwanted effects.
- If you have low blood potassium levels, moxifloxacin may increase your risk of rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeats, loss of consciousness, or fainting spells.
- If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor immediately.
- This medication may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience itching, hives, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or any swelling in your hands, face, or mouth after taking this medicine.
- Serious side effects can occur during treatment with this medication, sometimes without warning. Possible warning signs include black or tarry stools, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, bloody or cloudy urine, chills, decreased urination, diarrhea, fever, joint or muscle pain, red skin lesions (often with a purple center), sores, ulcers, or white patches in the mouth or on the lips, severe stomach pain, rash, swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual weight gain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of these warning signs.
- Moxifloxacin may reduce the number of certain types of blood cells in your body.
- For this reason, you may bleed or become infected more easily.
- To help solve these problems, avoid getting close to people who are sick or have an infection.
- Wash your hands frequently. Avoid strenuous sports or other situations where you might experience bruising, cuts, or injuries.
- Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and nail clippers.
- Moxifloxacin may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe.
- This may occur two months or more after stopping this medication.
- Do not take any medication to treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor first.
- Diarrhea medications may worsen diarrhea or make it last longer.
- If you have any questions about this, or if mild diarrhea persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
the components:
- Moxifloxacin 400 mg coated tablets
