Moxifloxacin

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

$$

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

400mg IV/PO q24h

General Information

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Diarrhea

  • C. difficile

  • Prolonged QTc

  • Photosensitivity

  • Altered mental status (elderly)

  • Hyperglycemia

Rare

  • Tendon rupture (black box warning)

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits DNA topoisomerase

Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 12 hours

Urine penetration: Poor