Moxifloxacin (Avelox ®)- Intravenous (IV) Dilution

Intravenous Dilution Guidelines

Moxifloxacin (Avelox ®)

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Usual Diluents

Not applicable - Premix Bags - 0.8% saline

Standard Dilutions [Amount of drug] [Infusion volume] [Infusion rate]

[ 400 mg ] [ 250 ml ] [ 1 hour ]

Premix Bags: AVELOX I.V. (moxifloxacin hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection) is available in ready-to-use 250 mL latex-free flexible bags containing 400 mg of moxifloxacin in 0.8% saline. NO FURTHER DILUTION OF THIS PREPARATION IS NECESSARY.

Stability / Miscellaneous

Label: DO NOT REFRIGERATE – PRODUCT PRECIPITATES UPON REFRIGERATION

AVELOX I.V. should be administered by INTRAVENOUS infusion only.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The dose of AVELOX is 400 mg (orally or as an intravenous infusion) once every 24 hours.

For Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections, therapy should be initiated with the intravenous formulation. When switching from intravenous to oral dosage administration, no dosage adjustment is necessary. Patients whose therapy is started with AVELOX I.V. may be switched to AVELOX Tablets when clinically indicated at the discretion of the physician.

Infection	Daily Dose	Duration
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis	400 mg	10 days
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis	400 mg	5 days
Community Acquired Pneumonia	400 mg	7-14 days
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections	400 mg	7 days
Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections	400 mg	7-21 days
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections	400 mg	5-14 days

Impaired Renal Function: No dosage adjustment is required in renally impaired patients, including those on either hemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter prior to administration. Samples containing visible particulates should not be used.

Since the premix flexible containers are for single-use only, any unused portion should be discarded. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Source: Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Avelox (moxifloxacin) [package insert]. West Haven, CT; 2007.

Disclaimer

The authors make no claims of the accuracy of the information contained herein; and these suggested doses are not a substitute for clinical judgment. Neither GlobalRPh Inc. nor any other party involved in the preparation of this program shall be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting in whole or part from any user's use of or reliance upon this material. PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DISCLAIMER.