Moxeza

Moxeza is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (eye inflammation) caused by certain kinds of bacteria.

Moxeza belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics, which help to kill bacteria in the body by inhibiting a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

This medication comes in the form of eye drops. One drop is instilled into the affected eyes(s) 2 times daily for 7 days.

Common side effects of Moxeza include eye irritation, fever, and eye inflammation.

Moxeza is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (eye inflammation) caused by certain kinds of bacteria.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Use Moxeza exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Moxeza comes in the form of eye drops.

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2 times daily for 7 days.

• Moxeza eye drops are for use on the eyes only.
• As with other antibiotics, long-term use may result in overgrowth of bacteria or fungi that cannot be treated with Moxeza. If this occurs, stop use and seek alternative therapy
• Do not wear contact lenses if you still have signs or symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Signs or symptoms include redness, swelling, and mucus discharge of the eye.

• Moxeza can cause a hypersensitivity reaction (severe allergic reaction). Tell your healthcare provider about any signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity, which include the following:
  • chest pain
  • swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • rash

Do not use Moxeza if you are allergic to Vigamox or any of its ingredients.

Common side effects of Moxeza eye drops include eye irritation, fever, and eye inflammation.

This is not a complete list of moxifloxacin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

This medication falls into category C. There are no well-controlled studies have been done in humans. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Moxeza passes into breast milk or if it will harm your baby. Caution should be exercised when Moxeza solution is administered to a nursing mother.

Moxifloxacin and other fluoroquinolones may cause tendonitis or even tendon rupture especially when taken for extended periods of time.

Drink plenty of liquids while taking Moxifloxacin.

Do not skip any doses, or stop taking moxifloxacin even if you begin to feel better, until you finish your prescribed treatment.

Take moxifloxacin either 4 hours before or 8 hours after taking these products:

• An antacid, multivitamin, or other product that has magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Sucralfate (Carafate)
• Didanosine (Videx, Videx EC) Ask your doctor if you are not sure if any of your medicines are listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

Avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and try to limit your time in the sun.

• Moxifloxacin can make your skin sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity) and the light from sunlamps and tanning beds.
• You could get severe sunburn, blisters or swelling of your skin.
• You should use a sunscreen and wear a hat and clothes that cover your skin if you have to be in sunlight.