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Chemical Name: MOXIFLOXACIN (MOX-i-FLOX-a-sin)
This medicine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
WARNING: This medicine is associated with an increased risk of tendon problems. These include pain, swelling, inflammation, and possible breakage of tendons. The risk of tendon problems is greater in patients who are over 60 years old, take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), or have received kidney, heart, or lung transplants. The Achilles tendon in the back of the foot/ankle area is most often affected. However, problems may also occur in other tendons (eg, in the shoulder, arm, or hand). Problems may occur while you take this medicine or up to several months after you stop taking it. SIGNS OF TENDON PROBLEMS may include pain, soreness, redness, or swelling of a tendon or joint; bruising right after an injury in a tendon area; hearing or feeling a snap or pop in a joint or tendon area; or inability to move or bear weight on a joint or tendon area. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of these symptoms while you take this medicine or within several months after you stop it. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF you are taking cisapride, a class IA or III antiarrhythmic (eg, quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), astemizole, or terfenadine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), arsenic, cisapride, class IC antiarrhythmics (eg, flecainide, propafenone), diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), dofetilide, droperidol, foscarnet, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), macrolides and ketolides (eg, erythromycin, azithromycin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), pimozide, serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetics (eg, ondansetron), tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), warfarin, ziprasidone, or risperidone. Tell your doctor if you have recently received or will be receiving a live oral typhoid vaccine. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including a stomach infection, liver problems, brain or nervous system problems, muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis), increased pressure in the brain, Alzheimer disease, brain blood vessel problems, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea; skin sensitivity to the sun; low blood potassium levels; heart problems (eg, fast or slow heartbeat, angina); irregular heartbeat(eg, QT prolongation); heart attack; joint or tendon problems; rheumatoid arthritis; kidney problems or decreased kidney function; or heart, kidney, or lung transplant. Tell your doctor if you have a family member with a history of irregular heartbeat. Tell your doctor if you participate in strenuous physical work or exercise. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have certain types of irregular heartbeat (eg, QT prolongation) or low blood potassium levels. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine. This medicine should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child.
Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine has a MEDICATION GUIDE approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. DRINK PLENTY OF LIQUIDS while taking this medicine. DO NOT TAKE A PRODUCT that has magnesium or aluminum, calcium, zinc, iron, or sucralfate in it within 8 hours before or 4 hours after you take this medicine. Examples of these products include antacids, multivitamins, buffered didanosine, didanosine suspension, and quinapril. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have a question about whether you should separate this medicine from a certain food or product. STORE THIS MEDICINE at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not refrigerate. Do not store in the bathroom. TAKE THIS MEDICINE ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE to get the most benefit from it. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, take this medicine for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to any other quinolone antibiotic (eg, levofloxacin). LAB TESTS, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use this medicine. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. This medicine may cause changes in certain heart tests (eg, electrocardiogram [ECG]). Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, OR LIGHTHEADEDNESS. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medicine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE YOU TO BECOME SUNBURNED more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. MILD DIARRHEA IS COMMON WITH ANTIBIOTIC USE. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE ONLY WORKS AGAINST BACTERIA; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). THIS MEDICINE HAS INFREQUENTLY CAUSED TENDON PROBLEMS, including tendon rupture. If you experience any unusual pain or swelling in your joints (eg, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot), contact your doctor immediately. Rest and avoid exercise or other physically stressful activity until your doctor tells you otherwise. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medicine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects (eg, tendon problems), especially if they take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone). They may also be more sensitive to other effects (eg, irregular heartbeat). FOR WOMEN: It is not known if this medicine can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; trouble sleeping; or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bloody or tarry stools; burning, numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of the arms, hands, legs, or feet; chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; fainting; fever, chills, or unusual cough; hallucinations; inability to move or bear weight on a joint or tendon area; irregular heartbeat; joint pain; moderate to severe sunburn; mood or mental changes (eg, new or worsening anxiety, agitation, confusion, depression, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness); muscle pain or weakness; pain, soreness, redness, swelling, weakness, or bruising of a tendon or joint area; pale stools; persistent sore throat; pounding in the chest; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe or persistent dizziness; shortness of breath; stomach pain/cramps; suicidal thoughts or actions; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal yeast infection; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness; drowsiness; facial swelling or numbness; hot and cold flushes; mild to moderate disorientation; nausea; slurring of speech.
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions, or later for other infections. A different medicine may be needed in those cases. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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