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Moxifloxacin

Generic Name
Moxifloxacin
Brand Names
Avelox, Moxeza, Vigamox
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H24FN3O4
CAS Number
151096-09-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U188XYD42P
Background

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.

Indication

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).

Associated Conditions
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB), Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Plague, Postoperative Infections, Postoperative Inflammatory Response, Sinusitis, Skin Infections, Ocular bacterial infections

Avelox for Treatment of Elderly Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Pneumonia
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-23
Last Posted Date
2014-11-18
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Target Recruit Count
401
Registration Number
NCT00665327

Moxifloxacin Versus Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid in Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Bronchitis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2008-04-11
Last Posted Date
2014-12-01
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Target Recruit Count
1372
Registration Number
NCT00656747

Moxifloxacin vs. Polytrim for Conjunctivitis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Conjunctivitis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-12-27
Last Posted Date
2016-01-18
Lead Sponsor
University of Rochester
Target Recruit Count
124
Registration Number
NCT00581542
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States

A Phase II Study of Moxidex Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Marginal Corneal Infiltrates

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Corneal Infiltrates
Interventions
Drug: Moxifloxacin/dexamethasone phosphate ophthalmic solution
First Posted Date
2007-12-21
Last Posted Date
2012-12-05
Lead Sponsor
Alcon Research
Target Recruit Count
144
Registration Number
NCT00579020
Locations
🇺🇸

Contact Alcon Call Center at 1-888-451-3937, Fort Worth, Texas, United States

A Phase II Study of an Otic Formulation in Treating Peri-Operative Tube Otorrhea

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Acute Otitis Media
Interventions
Drug: Moxidex otic solution
Device: Tympanostomy tubes
First Posted Date
2007-12-21
Last Posted Date
2012-12-03
Lead Sponsor
Alcon Research
Target Recruit Count
303
Registration Number
NCT00578773

Phase III Study of an Otic Formulation in Acute Otitis Media With Tympanostomy Tubes

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Acute Otitis Media
Interventions
Drug: Moxidex otic solution
Device: Tympanostomy tubes
First Posted Date
2007-12-21
Last Posted Date
2012-12-03
Lead Sponsor
Alcon Research
Target Recruit Count
776
Registration Number
NCT00579189

Study of AzaSite Versus Vigamox in the Tears of Healthy Volunteers

First Posted Date
2007-12-18
Last Posted Date
2011-09-22
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
37
Registration Number
NCT00575367
Locations
🇺🇸

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States

Study of AzaSite Versus Vigamox Concentrations in the Conjunctiva and Aqueous Humor in Subjects Undergoing Routine Cataract Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections
Cataract Extraction
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-12-18
Last Posted Date
2011-09-22
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
116
Registration Number
NCT00575380
Locations
🇺🇸

Eye Care Specialists, Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States

🇺🇸

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, New York, United States

🇺🇸

Ophthalmology Associates, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

and more 10 locations

Study of AzaSite (Azithromycin) Versus Vigamox in the Conjunctiva of Healthy Volunteers

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-11-28
Last Posted Date
2011-09-22
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
48
Registration Number
NCT00564447

Staccato Prochlorperazine Thorough QT/QTc

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Cardiotoxicity
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-10-12
Last Posted Date
2019-03-11
Lead Sponsor
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
48
Registration Number
NCT00543062
Locations
🇺🇸

Covance Clinical Research Unit Inc., Evansville, Indiana, United States

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