Moxifloxacin Orion
Moxifloxacin Orion is an antibiotic that helps fight infections by killing the bacteria that cause them.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
400 mg / 250 ml
Active Ingredient
Moxifloxacin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One bottle (400 mg) once a day for adults.
Method
Moxifloxacin Orion is given as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes.
Important
Do not exceed one bottle (400 mg) per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Dizziness
- •Stomach or abdominal pain
- •Vomiting
- •Headache
- •Increased liver enzymes in the blood
- •Infections caused by resistant bacteria or fungi, such as oral or vaginal thrush
- •Pain or inflammation at the injection site
- •Changes in heart rhythm shown on ECG, especially with low blood potassium
- •Rash
- •Indigestion or heartburn
- •Taste changes
- •Sleep problems, mainly insomnia
- •Decreased number of certain white blood cells
- •Constipation
- •Itching
- •Feeling of vertigo or risk of falling
- •Drowsiness
- •Gas in the stomach
- •Impaired liver function (including increased LDH enzyme in blood)
- •Loss of appetite and reduced food intake
- •Pain in the back, chest, pelvis, or limbs
- •Increased number of blood cells important for clotting
- •Sweating
- •Anxiety
- •Feeling unwell or tired
- •Tremor
- •Joint pain
- •Palpitations
- •Irregular or fast heartbeat
- •Breathing difficulties, including asthma symptoms
- •Increased digestive enzyme (amylase) in the blood
- •Restlessness or agitation
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Hives
- •Blood vessel widening
- •Confusion and disorientation
- •Decreased number of blood cells important for clotting
- •Vision disturbances, including double vision and blurred vision
- •Reduced blood clotting
- •Increased blood fat levels
- •Reduced red blood cells
- •Muscle pain
- •Allergic reaction
- •Increased bilirubin in the blood
- •Vein inflammation
- •Stomach inflammation
- •Dehydration
- •Severe abnormal heart rhythm
- •Dry skin
- •Angina pectoris (chest pain)
RARE
- •Muscle cramps
- •Hallucinations
- •High blood pressure
- •Swelling (hands, feet, ankles, lips, mouth, throat)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Reduced kidney function (including increased urea and creatinine in blood tests)
- •Liver inflammation
- •Mouth inflammation
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Numbness of the skin
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Poor concentration
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Changes in sense of smell (including loss of smell)
- •Balance or coordination problems (due to dizziness)
- •Partial or complete memory loss
- •Hearing loss (including deafness, usually temporary)
- •Increased uric acid in the blood
- •Mood changes
- •Speech difficulties
- •Fainting
- •Muscle weakness
- •Joint inflammation
- •Abnormal heart rhythm
- •Increased skin sensitivity to touch
- •Feeling detached from oneself
- •Increased blood clotting
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Significant decrease in certain white blood cells
- •Decrease in red and white blood cells and platelets
- •Muscle twitching
Important Warnings
- If you feel sudden severe pain in your stomach, chest, or back, go to the emergency room right away. These could be signs of serious problems with your main artery.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden shortness of breath (especially when lying down), swelling in your ankles, feet, or stomach, or new heart palpitations.
- If you have a sudden, severe allergic reaction (like chest tightness, dizziness, nausea, or fainting), stop the infusion immediately and seek medical help.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you feel very unwell, vomit, have yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, itchy skin, or bleed easily. These could be signs of serious liver problems.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop a severe skin rash with redness, blisters, or peeling skin, especially with fever or flu-like symptoms.
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- If you feel nerve damage symptoms like pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arms or legs, stop treatment and tell your doctor right away.
- If you experience mental health problems, such as depression or thoughts of harming yourself, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
- If you get severe or long-lasting diarrhea, or if you see blood or mucus in your stool, stop treatment and talk to your doctor right away. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicines.
- If you have joint pain, swelling, or tendon pain (like in your ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or knee), stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor. Rest the painful area.