Drug Name |
Moxifloxacin hydrochloride |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01502 |
Description |
Moxifloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic agent. Bayer AG developed the drug (initially called BAY 12-8039) and it is marketed worldwide (as the hydrochloride) under the brand name Avelox (in some countries also Avalox) for oral treatment. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of sinus and lung infections such as sinusitis, pneumonia, and secondary infections in chronic bronchitis. Also for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye). |
Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
ATC Code |
J01MA14; S01AE07 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00218
|
KEGG ID |
D00874
|
MeSH ID |
D000077266
|
PubChem ID |
101526
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0ZV0Z
|
NDC Product Code |
60429-893; 58032-0131; 65862-603; 51991-943; 0065-0006; 50268-576; 49574-522; 72789-037; 48943-0025; 72789-038; 51927-0167; 0832-1410; 48943-0024; 68084-722; 13668-201; 57237-156; 66298-8507; 0781-7135; 29967-0005; 0065-4013; 63323-850; 0078-0939; 50370-0001; 0093-7387; 67457-323; 67296-1616; 50090-4100; 65862-627; 50090-4058; 55111-064; 49587-106; 40032-034; 51927-4833; 51927-0089 |
Synonyms |
Moxifloxacin | 1-Cyclopropyl--7-(2,8-diazabicyclo(4.3.0)non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid | Octegra | Proflox | Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride | Avelox | Avalox | Izilox | Actira | BAY 12-8039 | BAY 12 8039 | BAY-12-8039 | BAY 128039 | BAY-128039 | BAY128039 |