Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for AHS Calgary Zone

Moxifloxacin

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

$20/day IV
$4.00/day po

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

400mg IV/PO daily

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Pneumonia including CAP, HAP, aspiration

Some intra-abdominal infections

CNS infection

Drug Monitoring

Drug Monitoring

Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • QTc prolongation

  • Dysglycemia

  • CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis

  • Tendinopathy and rupture

  • GI upset

  • Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis

  • Rash

Major Interactions

Major Interactions

QTc prolongation - Increased risk with other agents that prolong QTc

Divalent cations including Ca, Mg - decreased absorption

Warfarin - increased INR

Rifampin - decrease moxifloxacin levels

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 12.0

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Poor