Moxifloxacin - Bayer
Alternative Names: Actira; Avalox; Avelox; Avelox IV; Avelox Oral; BAY 128039; Izilox; Megaxin; Moxibay; Moxifloxacine; Octegra; ProfloxLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Bayer
- Class Antibacterials; Azabicyclo compounds; Cyclopropanes; Fluoroquinolones; Piperidines; Pyrrolidines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action DNA gyrase inhibitors; Type II DNA topoisomerase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; Acute sinusitis; Bacterial infections; Community-acquired pneumonia; Intra-abdominal infections; Pelvic inflammatory disorders; Plague; Respiratory tract infections; Skin and soft tissue infections
- No development reported Tuberculosis
Most Recent Events
- 01 Feb 2023 No development reported - Phase-III for Tuberculosis (Combination therapy) in Zambia, Thailand, Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya, Malaysia, India, China, South Africa (PO)
- 17 Feb 2021 No development reported - Phase-III for Tuberculosis (Combination therapy) in Mozambique, Uganda, Philippines, Ukraine, Russia, Peru, Haiti, Georgia, Brazil (PO)
- 01 May 2018 Global Alliance for TB Drug Development completes a phase III trial for Tuberculosis (Combination therapy) in Africa (including Mozambique, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania), Asia (including Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, China), Ukraine, Russia, Peru, Haiti, Georgia and Brazil (PO) (NCT02342886)