Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Moxifloxacin, Oral
Drug Class
Quinolone Antibacterials
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
ATC Code
J01MA14, S01AE07
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Avelox?
Uses
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Moxifloxacin is used to treat differe...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Moxifloxacin Hcl is the derivative of Moxifloxacin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Fluoroquinolone. The Molecular Weight of Moxifloxacin is 437.90.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
400 mg — 24 hourly
Given over 60 minutes.
2
Adult · PO
400 mg — 24 hourly
For 5-10 days in exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.
Safety Alerts
Acute myocardial infarction, bradycardia, congenital long QTsyndrome, electrolyte disturbances, heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, history of symptomatic arrhythmias, history of tendon disorders related to quinolone treatment, liver impairment
Important Warnings
Risk of seizures
discontinue if occur
Seek spe-cialist ophthalmological advice if any effects on eyes
Risk of tendon inflammation/rupture
t limb pain or inflammation should be monitored
Pro-arrhythmic conditions including acute MI and QT prolongation discontinue immediately with signs of arrhythmia and perform ECG
Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
consider if patient has persistent diarrhoea, G6PD deficiency
Side Effects
Anginaarrhythmiasconstipationflatulencegastritishyperlipidaemiapalpitationsweatingvasodilatationdyspneaabdominal painheadachedizzinessGI disturbanceQT prolongation in patients with hypokalaemia
Drug Interactions
Drugs that prolong the QT interval including an-tiarrhythmics
neuroleptics
TCADs
antimicrobials
antihistamines
cisapride
corticosteroids
hypokalaemic agents
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Store Below 30°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,283.35
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 5 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 256.67 per unit
~14% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 974.3
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 1,490.83
DVAGOper pack of 5Rs 1,283.35
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Moxifloxacin, Oral, and what they are not.You pay Rs 723 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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