Moxeza™ (
moxifloxacin eye drops) is a prescription medication approved for treating bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly called "
pink eye." It is similar to
Vigamox®, an older version of the same medication. However, Moxeza is formulated differently and only has to be used twice a day (Vigamox is typically used three times a day).
Who Makes This Medication?
Moxeza is manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
The active ingredient in Moxeza is
moxifloxacin. Moxifloxacin belongs to a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, also known as "quinolones."
Like other fluoroquinolones, moxifloxacin kills certain bacteria that cause infections. It does this by interfering with bacterial enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Bacteria need these enzymes to make DNA, which is essential for the bacteria to multiply.
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