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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

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Moxifloxacin IV to Enteral Switch Therapy in Intensive Care Patients

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Pneumonia
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-04-11
Last Posted Date
2012-12-10
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Target Recruit Count
4
Registration Number
NCT00458900
Locations
🇧🇪

University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Esomeprazole, Moxifloxacin and Amoxicilin for Rescue Therapy of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Phase 3
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Chronic Gastritis
First Posted Date
2007-04-04
Last Posted Date
2007-04-04
Lead Sponsor
Technische Universität Dresden
Target Recruit Count
132
Registration Number
NCT00455806
Locations
🇩🇪

Technical University of Munich, Medical Dept. II, Munich, Germany

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Med. Department, Jung-Stilling Krankenhaus, Siegen, Germany

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Med. Dept. I, Gastroenterology, University Hospital, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany

and more 4 locations

A Trial Comparing Moxifloxacin Versus Levofloxacin Plus Metronidazole In Uncomplicated Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-03-28
Last Posted Date
2014-09-08
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Target Recruit Count
460
Registration Number
NCT00453349

Acute Cholecystitis - Early Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Antibiotic Therapy and Delayed Elective Cholecystectomy

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Acute Cholecystitis
First Posted Date
2007-03-14
Last Posted Date
2012-07-23
Lead Sponsor
Heidelberg University
Target Recruit Count
644
Registration Number
NCT00447304
Locations
🇩🇪

University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

A Randomized, Multiple Dose, Double Blind, 5-way Crossover Study of the Electrocardiographic (ECG) Effects of Bilastine

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2007-01-09
Last Posted Date
2012-04-05
Lead Sponsor
Faes Farma, S.A.
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT00419783
Locations
🇺🇸

MDS Pharma Services, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Comparison of the Effect of 4th Generation Fluoroquinolones, Gatifloxacin and Moxifloxacin, on Epithelial Healing Following Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), A Substudy of: Initial Evaluation of Excimer Laser Keratorefractive Surgery in U.S. Army Personnel (WU # 2335-99)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Epithelium, Corneal
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-12-20
Last Posted Date
2013-07-17
Lead Sponsor
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT00414011
Locations
🇺🇸

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Therapeutic Variables in Cataract Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Cataract Surgery
First Posted Date
2006-12-04
Last Posted Date
2007-08-21
Lead Sponsor
Innovative Medical
Registration Number
NCT00407017
Locations
🇺🇸

The Center for Excellence in Eye Care, Miami, Florida, United States

Comparison of Sequential IV/PO Moxifloxacin With IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam Followed by PO Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid in Patients With a Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infection

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Abscess
Wound Infection
Ulcer
Diabetic Foot
Interventions
Drug: Piperacillin/Tazobactam & Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
First Posted Date
2006-11-22
Last Posted Date
2014-11-07
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Target Recruit Count
813
Registration Number
NCT00402727

Moxifloxacin in the Prevention of Bacteremia After High-dose Chemotherapy and Transplantation of Peripheral Stem Cells

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Hodgkin Disease
Multiple Myeloma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Bacteremia
Interventions
Drug: placebo
First Posted Date
2006-11-10
Last Posted Date
2015-06-29
Lead Sponsor
University of Cologne
Target Recruit Count
66
Registration Number
NCT00398411
Locations
🇩🇪

Klinikum der Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany

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