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Pathogens
Antimicrobials
High
Excellent
PO ~ $1.50/day IV ~ $14.00/day
Pneumonia including CAP, HAP, aspiration.
Some intra-abdominal infections.
CNS infections.
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.
QTc prolongation
Dysglycemia
Rash
Tendinopathy and rupture
GI upset
Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis
CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis
QTc prolongation - Increased risk with other agents that prolong QTc
Divalent cations including Ca, Mg - Decreased absorption
Warfarin - Increased INR
Rifampin - Decrease moxifloxacin levels.
Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 12 hours
Urine penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic