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moxifloxacin

Generic Vigamox
Used for Eye Infection

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) in people of all ages. It's an eye drop that's placed in the affected eye(s) 3 times per day for 7 days. Side effects aren't common but can include dry eye, eye pain, eye redness, and itchy eyes. This medication is available as a brand-name and generic version.

Reviewed by:
reviewerRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewerKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 29, 2024
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What is Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)?

What is Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) used for?

How Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) works

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) is a fluoroquinolone (or "quinolone") antibiotic. It works by blocking certain proteins that bacteria use to grow, repair their genetic material (DNA), and survive. By blocking this process, moxifloxacin (Vigamox) kills bacteria.

When does Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) start working?Time passed since treatment started:
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Drug facts

Common BrandsVigamox
Drug ClassFluoroquinolone antibiotic
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusLower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
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Side effects of Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Eye inflammation or redness (up to 6%)
  • Blurry vision (up to 6%)
  • Dry eye (up to 6%)
  • Eye irritation, pain, or itching (up to 6%)
  • Watery eye (up to 6%)

Less Common Side Effects

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe allergic reaction: hives; rash; trouble breathing; swelling in the face, tongue, or throat
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Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.

Source: DailyMed

The following Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

Incidence not known

Fainting or loss of consciousness

fast or irregular breathing

itching or skin rash

swelling of the eyes or eyelids

tightness in the chest

trouble with breathing

Some side effects 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

change in vision

decreased vision

dry eye

excessive tearing

eye discharge

itching of the eye

pain in the eye

red, sore eyes

tearing

Less common

Body aches or pain

congestion

cough or hoarseness

decreased hearing

dryness or soreness of the throat

fever or chills

general body discomfort

lower back or side pain

painful or difficult urination

rubbing or pulling of the ears (in children)

runny nose

sore throat

tender, swollen glands in the neck

trouble with swallowing

voice changes

vomiting and diarrhea (in infants)

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Pros and cons of Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)

Pros

  • Can typically start to improve symptoms in a few days
  • Generally used less often during the day than alternatives
  • Safe to use in children and infants
  • Available as a lower-cost generic

Cons

  • Need to use 3 times a day
  • Can cause eye discomfort
  • Might be difficult for some people to use properly
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Pharmacist tips for Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)

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  • Be sure to use moxifloxacin (Vigamox) for the full amount of time that your prescriber told you to, even if your eye infection starts getting better. Stopping moxifloxacin (Vigamox) too soon can cause your infection to come back and be harder to treat.
  • Wash your hands before and after putting moxifloxacin (Vigamox) drops in your eyes. Don't let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface, and don't touch the dropper tip with your hands. This lowers the risk for contaminating the medication with germs.
  • How to use moxifloxacin (Vigamox): To use the antibiotic eye drops, tilt your head backward and look up. Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a small pocket. Then, squeeze one drop of medication into this pocket. Don't blink or wipe your eye. Close your eye while pressing a finger against the inside corner of your eye for about one minute to help keep the medication in your eye.
  • If you need to use other eye drop medications in addition to moxifloxacin (Vigamox), wait 5 minutes between using each drop to give your eyes time to fully absorb each medication.
  • If you need to use an eye ointment at the same time as moxifloxacin (Vigamox), use moxifloxacin (Vigamox) first, wait 5 minutes, and then apply your eye ointment.
  • Don't wear contacts while you're using moxifloxacin (Vigamox). In general, it's usually best not to wear contacts while you have an eye infection, since this can affect how quickly your symptoms improve.
  • Throw away any contact lenses you were wearing before you started using moxifloxacin (Vigamox), as they most likely have bacteria on them. Wear a new pair of contacts once your infection is cleared up.
  • Keep the moxifloxacin (Vigamox) bottle at room temperature. Don't put it in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Risks and warnings for Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.

For use in the eye only

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) is an eye drop medication that should only be placed on the surface of the eye. Don't put moxifloxacin (Vigamox) on or into any other place on your body.

Risk of developing new infection

Using moxifloxacin (Vigamox) for too long can allow any bacteria, fungi, or other germs that the medication can't get rid of to infect the eye. Contact your primary care provider for follow up if your eye infection isn't improving. You might need additional testing and treatment.

Don't wear contact lenses

It's not recommended to wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of a bacterial infection in your eye (pink eye). Throw away any contacts you wore before you started treatment since they might have bacteria on them. Also don't wear contacts while you're treating your infection with moxifloxacin (Vigamox). Ask your primary care provider or optometrist when it's safe to put contacts back into your eyes once your infection clears.

Severe allergic reaction

  • Risk factors: Allergy to fluoroquinolone antibiotics

Some people who took other forms of moxifloxacin (e.g., oral tablets, injection) have experienced severe allergic reactions. These can include life-threatening reactions like facial swelling, shock, and anaphylaxis (e.g., closing of the throat). Get medical help right away if you notice hives, rash, swelling of the lips or tongue, or trouble breathing after you use moxifloxacin (Vigamox).

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Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) dosage

The average cost for 1 eye dropper of 3ml of 0.5% of Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) is $17.69 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 86.57% off the average retail price of $131.71.
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Interactions between Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) and other drugs

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Moxifloxacin (Vigamox). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) contraindications

Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations in which a person should not take a medication due to safety concerns. If you have any of the following conditions or if any of the following apply to you, let your healthcare provider know because Moxifloxacin (Vigamox) will not be safe for you to take.

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References

Best studies we found

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2024). Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution solution/ drops [package insert]. DailyMed.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. (2024). Tips for administering eye drops.

American Academy of Ophthalmology (2022). Can you get blurry vision from an ophthalmic suspension?

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