Drug
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Typical Dosing |
Moxifloxacin Avelox® Pregnancy: C; Lactation: Unk
Tabs: 400 mg |
≥18 years to Adult: 400 mg PO once daily.
Food: May take without regard to food. Must take 4 hours before or 8 hours after sucralfate, antacids, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamins, or mineral supplements.
Important side effects: Photosensitivity, dizziness, headache, insomnia, rash (may be severe), seizures, superinfection.
Do not need to reduce dose in renal disease. Caution: May prolong QT interval. Avoid use in patient with uncorrected hypokalemia or those taking Class 1A (e.g., procainamide, quinidine) or Class III antiarrhythmic agents.
Drug interactions may be significant especially: Cyclosporine, warfarin, theophylline.
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