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 |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
J01MA14; S01AE07 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00218
|
KEGG ID |
D00874
|
MeSH ID |
D000077266
|
PubChem ID |
101526
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0ZV0Z
|
NDC Product Code |
48943-0025; 55111-064; 58032-0131; 40032-034; 60429-893; 50370-0001; 51927-4833; 51991-943; 72789-037; 29967-0005; 49574-522; 63323-850; 65862-627; 0093-7387; 50090-4100; 70518-3738; 51927-0167; 0781-7135; 49587-106; 50090-4058; 66298-8507; 67296-1616; 67457-323; 72789-038; 13668-201; 0078-0939; 65862-603; 68084-722; 0832-1410; 50268-576; 51927-0089; 57237-156 |
UNII |
C53598599T
|
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 |