Moximac Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Moximac Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Moximac Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Moximac Eye Drop include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Moximac Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Moximac Eye Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Moximac Eye Drop has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Moximac Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Moximac Eye Drop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral are examples of such conditions. The section on Moximac Eye Drop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Moximac Eye Drop with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Moximac Eye Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Moximac Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Moximac Eye Drop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Moximac Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Moximac can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Moximac right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Moximac Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Moximac may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Moximac should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Moximac Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Moximac on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Moximac Eye Drop on the Liver?
Moximac does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Moximac Eye Drop on the Heart?
Moximac is rarely harmful for the heart.
Moximac Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Moximac Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moximac Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Moximac Eye Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Moximac Eye Drop can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Moximac Eye Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Moximac Eye Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Moximac Eye Drop
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Moximac Eye Drop to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moximac Eye Drop
Drinking alcohol while taking Moximac Eye Drop may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Moximac is recommended to be taken once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without the food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Moximac might cause tendinitis and tendon rupture. It has been associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients of all ages.
Moximac contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Moximac is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Yes, Moximac is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Take Moximac as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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