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High
Excellent
400 mg IV/PO daily
No dose adjustment
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk
QTc prolongation
Dysglycemia
CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis
Tendinopathy and rupture
GI upset
Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis
Rash
QTc prolongation - Increased risk with other agents that prolong QTc
Divalent cations including Ca, Mg - decreased absorption
Warfarin - increased INR
Rifampin - decrease moxifloxacin levels
Low urinary drug levels - do not use to treat UTI.
May exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Avoid Use.
Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone
Pregnancy category: C