Moxifloxacin HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Indigestion
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Disorder Of The Peripheral Nerves That Enable Movement Called Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Muscle Paralysis Due To Blocked Nerve Function Called Neuromuscular Blockade
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Anemia
  • Aneurysm Of Aorta
  • Asthma
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Dissection Of Artery
  • Dissection Of The Aorta
  • Excessive Diarrhea
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hallucinations
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Valve Regurgitation
  • High Pressure Within The Skull
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of A Tendon
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Poor Vision
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
  • Rupture Of A Tendon
  • Rupture Of A Tendon In The Shoulder Area
  • Rupture Of Tendons That Extend The Hand And Wrist
  • Rupture Of Tendons That Flex The Hand And Wrist
  • Rupture Of The Tendon In The Back Of The Heel
  • Seizures
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Agitation
  • An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Arthritis
  • Backache
  • Chest Pain
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Delirium
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Gas
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Pain
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Thrush
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visible Water Retention

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