Note: This document contains side effect information about moxifloxacin ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Moxeza.
Applies to moxifloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.
Serious side effects of Moxeza
Along with its needed effects, moxifloxacin ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Moxeza) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking moxifloxacin ophthalmic:
Incidence not known
- Blurred or decreased vision
- change in vision
- chest tightness
- cough
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- hives, itching, skin rash
- loss of consciousness
- pooling of whitish fluid visible on the colored part of the eye
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- seeing floating spots before the eyes
- swelling of the eye
- trouble breathing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects of Moxeza
Some side effects of moxifloxacin ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Burning, dry, or itching eyes
- dry eye
- discharge, excessive tearing
- itching of the eye
- pain in the eye
- red, sore eyes
Less common
- Body aches or pain
- congestion
- fever or chills
- general body discomfort
- lower back or side pain
- painful or difficult urination
- runny nose
- sore throat
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- trouble with swallowing
- voice changes
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to moxifloxacin ophthalmic: intraocular solution, ophthalmic solution.
General
The most common side effects were eye irritation and eye pain.
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tearing, eye irritation, eye pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Punctuate keratitis, eye pruritus, conjunctival hemorrhage, eyelid edema
Rare (less than 0.1%): Corneal epithelium defect, corneal disorder, blepharitis, eye swelling, conjunctival edema, blurred vision, asthenopia, erythema of eyelid
Frequency not reported: Endophthalmitis, ulcerative keratitis, corneal erosion, corneal abrasion, intraocular pressure increased, corneal opacity, corneal infiltrates, corneal deposits, eye allergy, corneal edema, photophobia, lacrimation increased, eye discharge, foreign body sensation in eyes, corneal staining, eyelid disorder, abnormal sensation in eye[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Increased cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Nasal discomfort, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sensation of foreign body (throat)
Frequency not reported: Dyspnea[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash
Frequency not reported: Erythema, pruritus, urticaria[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Otitis media, fever/pyrexia, infection[Ref]
Nervous system
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia, headache
Rare (less than 0.1%): Paresthesia
Frequency not reported: Dizziness[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vomiting
Frequency not reported: Nausea[Ref]
Hematologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Decreased hemoglobin[Ref]
Hepatic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Increased ALT, increased GGT[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity
Systemic quinolones:
-Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions[Ref]
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions (some after first dose) have been reported with systemic quinolones.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Palpitations[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Systemic fluoroquinolones:
-Frequency not reported: Tendon ruptures[Ref]
Ruptures of the shoulder, hand, Achilles, or other tendons (requiring surgical repair or resulting in prolonged disability) have been reported with systemic fluoroquinolones. Risk of such ruptures may be increased in patients using concomitant corticosteroids, especially geriatric patients and in tendons under high stress (including the Achilles tendon).[Ref]
