Moxifloxacin has 28 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 4 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 5 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Class Ia Antiarrhythmics, Class Iii Antiarrhythmics, Macimorelin Acetate. Patients taking Moxifloxacin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 28
- Contraindicated
- 4
- Major
- 5
- Moderate
- 9
Contraindicated (4)
- Moxifloxacin + Class Ia Antiarrhythmics— Concomitant use with Class IA antiarrhythmics may enhance proarrhythmic effects. Avoid concomitant use.
- Moxifloxacin + Class Iii Antiarrhythmics— Concomitant use with Class III antiarrhythmics may enhance proarrhythmic effects. Avoid concomitant use.
- Moxifloxacin + Macimorelin Acetate— Co-administration may lead to torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia due to QT prolongation. Avoid concomitant …
- Moxifloxacin + Pimozide— Additive QT interval prolongation effect anticipated, increasing risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
Major (5)
- Moxifloxacin + Anagrelide— ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Drugs that Prolong QT Avoid use of anagrelide in patients taking medications that may prolong QT interval (i…
- Moxifloxacin + Anagrelide Hydrochloride— ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Drugs that Prolong QT Avoid use of AGRYLIN in patients taking medications that may prolong QT interval (incl…
- Moxifloxacin + Chloroquine Phosphate— Increased risk of inducing ventricular arrhythmias when used concomitantly with chloroquine.
- Moxifloxacin + Tetrabenazine— Antibiotic known to cause QTc prolongation. Concomitant use should be avoided due to additive QTc prolongation risk.
- Moxifloxacin + Warfarin— Fluoroquinolones enhance anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Monitor prothrombin time/INR and bleeding closely.
Moderate (9)
- Moxifloxacin + Acidifying Agents— May cause disturbances in blood glucose including hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Carefully monitor blood glucose levels…
- Moxifloxacin + Antacids (Aluminum- Or Magnesium-Containing)— Decreased moxifloxacin absorption due to chelation with multivalent cations. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before o…
- Moxifloxacin + Antacids Containing Calcium— Multivalent cations in antacids form chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing absorption. Take moxifloxacin …
- Moxifloxacin + Iron Supplements— Decreased moxifloxacin absorption due to chelation with multivalent cations. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before o…
- Moxifloxacin + Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride— 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Interacting Drug Interaction Multivalent cation-containing products including: antacids, sucralfate,…
- Moxifloxacin + Multivitamin— Multivitamins containing iron or zinc form chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing absorption. Take moxiflo…
- Moxifloxacin + Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)— Concomitant use may increase risks of CNS stimulation and convulsions.
- Moxifloxacin + Quizartinib— QT interval prolonging drug. Coadministration with VANFLYTA may further increase incidence of QT prolongation. More freq…
- Moxifloxacin + Sucralfate— Forms chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing absorption. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before or 8 ho…