Pneumonia including CAP, HAP, aspiration.
Some intra-abdominal infections.
CNS infections.
Low urinary drug levels- do NOT use to treat UTI.
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.
QTc prolongation
C. difficile
Dysglycemia
Rash
Tendinopathy and rupture
GI upset
increased Liver function tests
Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis
CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis
QTc prolongation - Increased risk with other agents that prolong QTc
Divalent cations including Ca, Mg - Decreased absorption
Warfarin - Increased INR
Rifampin - Decrease moxifloxacin levels
Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 12 hours
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Poor