MQ-4 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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MQ-4 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
MQ-4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
MQ-4 may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of MQ-4 400mg Tablet
Introduction
MQ-4 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
MQ-4 is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duratio...
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Uses of MQ-4
Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of MQ-4
Common
Eye discomfort
Dry eye
Burning sensation
How to use MQ-4
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in...
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How MQ-4 works
MQ-4 is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
What if you forget to take MQ-4?
If you miss a dose of MQ-4, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed MQ-4 for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Brief Description
Indication
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection, Un...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
The dose of Moxifloxacin is 400 mg once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described bellow
Acute Ba...
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Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin, other quinolones. Patients w/ known prolongation of QT interval, uncorrected hypokalaemia, myasthenia gravis. ...
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Mode of Action
Moxifloxacin inhibits the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombi...
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