Moxeza Side Effects

Generic name: moxifloxacin ophthalmic

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 12, 2023.

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]