Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets, 400 Mg

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, 400 MG — moxifloxacin hydrochloride monohydrate tablet, film coated
Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Community Acquired Pneumonia

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae (including multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae [MDRSP]), Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or Chlamydophila pneumoniae [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
MDRSP isolates are isolates resistant to two or more of the following antibacterial drugs: penicillin (minimum inhibitory concentrations [MIC]≥ 2 mcg/mL), 2^nd generation cephalosporins (for example, cefuroxime), macrolides, tetracyclines, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

1.2 Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by susceptible isolates of methicillin- susceptible Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes [see Clinical Studies (14.4)].

1.3 Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by susceptible isolates of methicillin- susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Enterobacter cloacae [see Clinical Studies (14.5)].

1.4 Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (cIAI) including polymicrobial infections such as abscess caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Bacteroides fragilis, Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, or Peptostreptococcus species [see Clinical Studies (14.6)].

1.5 Plague

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of plague, including pneumonic and septicemic plague, due to susceptible isolates of Yersinia pestis and prophylaxis of plague in adult patients. Efficacy studies of moxifloxacin could not be conducted in humans with plague for feasibility reasons. Therefore this indication is based on an efficacy study conducted in animals only [see Clinical Studies (14.7)].

1.6 Acute Bacterial Sinusitis

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients (18 years of age and older) for the treatment of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Because fluoroquinolones, including moxifloxacin tablets, have been associated with serious adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1–5.13)] and for some patients ABS is self-limiting, reserve moxifloxacin tablets for treatment of ABS in patients who have no alternative treatment options.

1.7 Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis

Moxifloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB) caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, or Moraxella catarrhalis [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].Because fluoroquinolones, including moxifloxacin tablets, have been associated with serious adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1–5.13)] and for some patients ABECB is self-limiting, reserve moxifloxacin tablets for treatment of ABECB in patients who have no alternative treatment options.

1.8 Usage

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of moxifloxacin hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, moxifloxacin hydrochloride should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Dosage in Adult Patients

The dose of moxifloxacin tablets is 400 mg (orally) once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described in Table 1.

Table 1: Dosage and Duration of Therapy in Adult Patients

Type of Infectiona	Dose Every 24 hours	Durationb (days)
Community Acquired Pneumonia (1.1)	400 mg	7 to 14
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI ) (1.2)	400 mg	7
Complicated SSSI (1.3)	400 mg	7 to 21
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (1.4)	400 mg	5 to 14
Plague (1.5)c	400 mg	10 to 14
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) (1.6)	400 mg	10
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB) (1.7)	400 mg	5

a) Due to the designated pathogens [see Indications and Usage (1)].

b) Sequential therapy (oral) may be instituted at the discretion of the physician.

c) Drug administration should begin as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure to Yersinia pestis.

Conversion of Intravenous to Oral Dosing in Adults

Intravenous formulation is indicated when it offers a route of administration advantageous to the patient (for example, patient cannot tolerate an oral dosage form). When switching from intravenous to oral formulation, no dosage adjustment is necessary. Patients whose therapy is started with moxifloxacin hydrochloride injection may be switched to Moxifloxacin tablets when clinically indicated at the discretion of the physician.