Moxiflox Special Precautions

Moxifloxacin should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy or history of CNS disorders. This should also not be used in children, adolescents, pregnant woman or breast-feeding mothers because it has been shown to cause degenerative changes in weight bearing joints of young animals. Treatment with moxifloxacin should be discontinued if patients experience tendon pain, inflammation or rupture. Care is necessary in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or myasthenia gravis. An adequate fluid intake should be maintained during treatment with moxifloxacin and excessive alkalinity of the urine avoided because of the risk of crystalluria. Exposure to strong sunlight or sunlamps should be avoided. The ability to drive or operate machinery may be impaired by moxifloxacin, especially when alcohol is also taken.