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Moxifloxacin Safety Reports
Total Moxifloxacin reports: 104.Moxifloxacin FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 10 Reported hospitalizations: 58.
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Reported Moxifloxacin Side Effects: pyrexia, pain, dyspnoea, inflammation, cholecystitis, international normalised ratio increased, clostridium difficile colitis, atrial fibrillation, aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased.
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Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5049405-9Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 280.6 lb, was diagnosed with tracheal operation and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, eosinophil count increased, erythema, oedema peripheral, rash, stasis dermatitis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400MG DAILY IV. During the same period patient was treated with CLINDAMYCIN, ALBUTEROL, LANOXIN, DILTIAZEM, DOCUSATE CA, GUAIFENESIN, KETOCONAZOLE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5054017-7
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia mycoplasmal and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, amnesia, cognitive disorder, confusional state, delirium, disorientation, disturbance in attention, impaired work ability. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, TOTAL DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with KLACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5056035-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnoea, hypoaesthesia, laryngeal oedema, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, local swelling, neck pain, oedema peripheral. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400MG QD IV. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, ALLOPURINOL, BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE, FLUNISOLIDE, FUROSEMIDE, GLYBURIDE, SYNTHROID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5060370-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with pathogen resistance, pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuritis retrobulbar. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MYAMBUTOL, NOVONORM, SEROPRAM, ASPIRIN, PIRILENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5060371-2
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia, cough, sinusitis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure, constipation, fear, restlessness, sinus tachycardia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, TOTAL DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, WARFARIN, RAVAMIL, AMOXIL, DICLOFENAC, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5061936-4
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLIBENCLAMIDE W. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5068955-2
Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness, tachycardia, tachypnoea. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOVANCE, TIATRAL, ACCURETIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5085205-1
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2005. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection, atrial fibrillation and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, TOTAL DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ALLOPURINOL, IRBESARTAN, PREDNISONE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5085207-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Sept 08, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with ulcer and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, TOTAL DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, DIGOXIN, OMEPRAZOLE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL W, LEVOTHYROXINE, FENOFIBRATE, VANCOMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5085213-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, atrial flutter and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, TOTAL DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, LEVOFLOXACIN, PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5085309-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Sept 26, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulse absent, torsade de pointes, ventricular tachycardia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG, QD, INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5071840-3
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with superinfection lung and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, hypertonia, nerve root compression, sciatica. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MEDROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5088120-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, hyperhidrosis, hypotension. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5093825-3
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diffuse vasculitis, photosensitivity reaction, rash maculo-papular. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, HYZAAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5093837-X
Physician from GERMANY reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 352.7 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5095790-1
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, cytolytic hepatitis, eosinophilia, pyrexia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, AMIKLIN, ETHIONAMIDE, CYCLOSERINE, ZOPHREN, DIANTALVIC, SERESTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5103833-1
Physician from GERMANY reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, condition aggravated. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5109907-3
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 352.7 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, bronchospasm, candidiasis, catheter sepsis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, circulatory collapse, enterobacter infection, escherichia infection, hepatic function abnormal. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5114833-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, oedema peripheral, purpura. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with PIRACETAM, VASTAREL, BROMAZEPAM, LERCAN, NASONEX, TRINITRINE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5114839-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 352.7 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5114841-9
Physician from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Jan 28, 2005. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis, unevaluable event, pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, neuropathy peripheral. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ACUPAN, RIFATER, TOPALGIC, MYAMBUTOL, VITAMINES B1, PRIMPERAN, AUGMENTIN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5125646-7
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 30, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with osteitis, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalaemia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIFLOX, GLUCOPHAGE, DIGOXIN, FORTUM, RIFADIN, FOZITEC. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5126566-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG DAILY IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5126591-3
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, dyspnoea, hypotension, tachycardia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5126594-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, colectomy. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CEFEPIME, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5126732-8
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 30, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with osteitis, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalaemia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIFLOX, GLUCOPHAGE, DIGOXIN, FORTUM, RIFADIN, FOZITEC. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5128266-3
Physician from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with lung disorder, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, cholestasis, cytolytic hepatitis, diarrhoea, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, weight decreased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIANTALVIC, PYOSTACINE, TEXODIL, SULFASALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5129545-6
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with superinfection lung and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertonia, hypoaesthesia, muscular weakness, peripheral sensory neuropathy, polyneuropathy. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MEDROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5130637-6
Physician from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with lung disorder, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, cholestasis, cytolytic hepatitis, diarrhoea, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, weight decreased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIANTALVIC, PYOSTACINE, TEXODIL, SULFASALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5131283-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with unevaluable event, rheumatoid arthritis, implant site thrombosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematoma, prothrombin level decreased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, PREVISCAN, FENOFIBRATE, REMICADE, CORTANCYL, NOVATREX, HEPARIN, SINTROM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5135306-4
Physician from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Sept 30, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with osteitis, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperkalaemia, myalgia, oesophageal candidiasis, polymyositis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIFLOX, GLUCOPHAGE, HEMIGOXINE, FORTUM, RIFADIN, FOZITEC, PREVISCAN. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5141213-3
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with unevaluable event, rheumatoid arthritis, implant site thrombosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematoma, prothrombin level decreased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, PREVISCAN, FENOFIBRATE, REMICADE, CORTANCYL, NOVATREX, HEPARIN, SINTROM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5141219-4
Physician from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Sept 30, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with osteitis, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, unevaluable event and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cytolytic hepatitis, hyperkalaemia, myalgia, oesophageal candidiasis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIFLOX, GLUCOPHAGE, HEMIGOXINE, FORTUM, RIFADIN, FOZITEC, PREVISCAN. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5143733-4
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with unevaluable event, rheumatoid arthritis, implant site thrombosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematoma, implant site thrombosis, international normalised ratio increased, nocardiosis, prothrombin level decreased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, PREVISCAN, FENOFIBRATE, REMICADE, CORTANCYL, NOVATREX, HEPARIN, SINTROM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5148048-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with bursitis infective, dermatitis, inflammation, pain, prophylaxis, seasonal allergy and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apoptosis, erythema, lichenoid keratosis, lymphocytic infiltration, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, pyrexia, rash, rash papular. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN, RIFABUTIN, PREDNISONE, NAPROXEN, PRILOSEC, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZYRTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5150306-6
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with bursitis infective, dermatitis, inflammation, pain, prophylaxis, seasonal allergy and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apoptosis, erythema, lichenoid keratosis, lymphocytic infiltration, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, pyrexia, rash, rash papular. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN, RIFABUTIN, PREDNISONE, NAPROXEN, PRILOSEC, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZYRTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5153004-8
Health Professional from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Nov 06, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, anaemia, deafness neurosensory, dyspepsia, electrocardiogram repolarisation abnormality, hepatic failure, hypothyroidism. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOSERINE ROCHE, ZYVOX, ETHIONAMIDE, CAPREOMYCINE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIMIFON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2006.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5153325-9
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, electrolyte imbalance, neutropenia, pseudomonas infection, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400MG Q24HRS IV. During the same period patient was treated with BACLOFEN, FINASTERIDE, FLUVASTATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, LISINOPRIL, MAG OXIDE, MECLIZINE. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5157099-7
Physician from GERMANY reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5162491-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 126.0 lb, was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG DAILY IV. During the same period patient was treated with FELODIPINE, GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5163324-9
Health Professional from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Nov 06, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, anaemia, deafness neurosensory, dyspepsia, hepatic failure, hypothyroidism, lactic acidosis. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOSERINE ROCHE, ZYVOX, ETHIONAMIDE, CAPREOMYCINE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIMIFON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2006.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5176764-9
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 24, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5195949-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridial infection, hypotension, sepsis, tachycardia, white blood cell count increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5198378-7
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 119.5 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, movement disorder, speech disorder. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG ONCE PO. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5313411-7
Health Professional from FRANCE reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, anaemia, deafness neurosensory, dyspepsia, hepatic failure, hypothyroidism, lactic acidosis, neuropathy. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 800 MG UNIT DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with PARA AMINOSALICYLIC ACID, CYCLOSERINE, ZYVOX, ETHIONAMIDE, CAPREOMYCIN SULPHATE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIMIFON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5383081-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, atrial fibrillation, infection, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 400 MG. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, CEFUROXIME, DIGOXIN, ERYTHROMYCIN, FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN, PRAVASTATIN, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5399932-X
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on July 24, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5408277-0
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 153.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400MG EVERY DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5408288-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MOXIFLOXACIN problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatic enzyme increased. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG EVERY DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Moxifloxacin Side Effects Report #5410885-8
MOXIFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction. MOXIFLOXACIN dosage: 400 MG Q24 IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with AVAPRO, SYNTHROID, VENTOLIN, ATROVENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Moxifloxacin
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a600002.html
Why is this medication prescribed?
Moxifloxacin is in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the life cycle of bacteria. It is used to eliminate certain bacteria that cause infections in your lungs and sinuses. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Moxifloxacin comes as tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 5 to 10 days. Moxifloxacin tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use moxifloxacin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take moxifloxacin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking moxifloxacin without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Moxifloxacin is used occasionally to treat prostatitis, osteomyelitis, traveler's diarrhea, gonorrheal cervicitis or urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, sinusitis, otitis media, septic arthritis, bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and endocarditis, and to prevent infection in urological surgery. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using moxifloxacin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to moxifloxacin, alatrofloxacin injection (Trovan), cinoxacin (Cinobac), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trofloxacin tablets (Trovan), or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics; amiodarone (Cordarone); cisapride (Propulsid); disopyramide (Norpace); diuretics ('water pills') such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril); erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, PCE, others); medications for depression or other mental diseases; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; procainamide (Pronestyl); quinidine; sotalol (Betapace); and vitamins and herbal products.
- do not take with antacids containing magnesium or aluminum (Milk of Magnesia, Riopan, Maalox, Mylanta), sucralfate (Carafate), iron or zinc supplements, vitamins that contain iron or zinc, or didanosine (Videx) tablets or pediatric powder for oral solution. Take these medications at least 8 hours before or 4 hours after moxifloxacin.
- tell your doctor if you currently have diarrhea; have or have ever had liver disease, severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, or epilepsy; or if you have, have had, or have a family history of heart disease such as irregular rhythms, low potassium levels, bradycardia, or heart attacks.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using moxifloxacin, call your doctor immediately.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking moxifloxacin.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Moxifloxacin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- you should know that moxifloxacin may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. Do not drive a car or work on dangerous machinery until you know how moxifloxacin will affect you.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
While taking moxifloxacin, you should drink at least eight full glasses of water or other liquid every day.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Side effects from moxifloxacin can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- change in taste
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face or throat
- fever
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- dark urine
- pale or dark stools
- blood in urine
- sunburn or blistering
- confusion
- hallucinations
- depression
- suicidal thoughts
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fainting
- pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon
- tremor
- extreme tiredness
- seizures or convulsions
- visual changes
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Moxifloxacin has not been tested in children younger than 18 years of age, so keep the medication out of reach of children.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your response to moxifloxacin.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the moxifloxacin, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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