Indications
- Respiratory Tract Infections: Community-acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and sinusitis.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Cellulitis, infected wounds, and abscesses.
- Intra-abdominal Infections: Often used in combination therapy.
Dosage and Administration
Moxifloxacin 400 mg 1 tablet daily, with or without food.
Precautions
Allergy: Avoid if allergic to Moxifloxacin or quinolones.
Tendon Issues: Risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture.
Heart: Use cautiously in patients with heart problems (QT prolongation).
Kidney Problems: Caution in those with renal impairment.
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Benefits
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic: Moxifloxacin is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections, including those caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Once-Daily Dosing: Convenient once-daily dosing makes it easier to adhere to the treatment plan.
Versatile: Used to treat a variety of infections, especially respiratory and skin infections, and intra-abdominal infections when combined with other antibiotics.