Consuming alcohol with Flomox IV does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flomox IV 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flomox IV is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Flomox IV may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Flomox IV 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flomox IV is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flomox IV is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Flomox IV should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flomox IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Flomox IV in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Flomox IV 0.16% Infusion
Introduction
Flomox IV is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping further growth of th...
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Uses of Flomox IV
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Flomox IV
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Flomox IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Flomox IV works
Flomox IV is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
What if you forget to take Flomox IV?
If you miss a dose of Flomox IV, 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
Your doctor has prescribed Moximac IV 400mg Infusion to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Moximac IV 400mg Infusion and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have ...
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood...
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Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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
IV Preparation
No further dilution of infusion solution is necessary
IV Administration
Infuse over 1 hour
Adult Dose
Moxifloxacin 400 mg IV infusion can be administered intravenously once daily for 5-21 days, depending on the condition.
The duration of therapy de...
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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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