Antimicrobials
Moxifloxacin

Moxifloxacin

Restricted

High
Excellent
IV: $$$ PO: $$

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Covered by OHIP

  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • QTc prolongation
  • Tendinopathy, and tendon rupture and other adverse effects have been seen
  • Health Canada and FDA have serious warnings and precautions associated with fluoroquinolones
  • Consult additional references for more details

Injection: 400 mg/250 mL (bag) $$$$

Tablets: 400 mg $

Suspension: 20 mg/mL extemporaneously compounded by SickKids