Alternatives to moxifloxacin
FDA shortage status is active for moxifloxacin; 4 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Avelox
moxifloxacin class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
moxifloxacin (Avelox) is on an FDA shortage listing while 4 other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 5). Labeled indication field for moxifloxacin: Moxifloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and infections in your stomach area.
Top FAERS reaction fields for moxifloxacin total 9,399 reports across 10 reactions, set beside ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. It is used to treat different types of infections.
Used for: Moxifloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and infections in your stomach area. It can also treat sinus infections, bronchitis, and plague. This medicine should only be used to treat infections that are proven or very likely to be caused by bacteria that it can kill.
4 Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peers (wide set)
ciprofloxacin
RxCipro
These eye drops treat corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by certain bacteria. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the eye. Conjunctivitis is an infection that makes the eye red and swollen.
delafloxacin
RxBaxdela
Baxdela treats acute bacterial skin infections and skin structure infections in adults. It can treat infections caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus, and others. Baxdela also treats community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults, caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and others.
levofloxacin
RxLevaquin
Levofloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, prostate infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also treat anthrax after exposure and plague. This medicine should only be used for certain infections when other options won't work.
ofloxacin
RxFloxin, Ocuflox
This medicine treats ear infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat outer ear infections in adults and kids over 6 months old. It also treats middle ear infections with a hole in the eardrum in people 12 and older, and middle ear infections with ear tubes in kids 1 year and older.
moxifloxacin vs ciprofloxacin & delafloxacin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Drug Hypersensitivity" shows the widest count spread between moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin in this extract (4,600-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | moxifloxacin | ciprofloxacin | delafloxacin | levofloxacin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 1,225 | 4,098 | - | 2,950 |
| Pneumonia | 1,142 | - | - | 2,863 |
| Vomiting | 1,101 | 3,723 | - | 1,878 |
| Drug Hypersensitivity | 1,073 | 5,673 | - | 1,746 |
| Asthma | 910 | - | - | - |
| Pain | 832 | 5,587 | - | 2,424 |
| Nausea | 814 | 5,298 | - | 2,790 |
| Wheezing | 795 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
moxifloxacin shortage vs Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for moxifloxacin (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for moxifloxacin while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for moxifloxacin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Avelox SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.