Does Prednisone Interact With Moxifloxacin?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

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Question : Hi - I took Zithromycin three weeks ago as well as 20mg of Prednisone for a respiratory infection. The infection is back and I've been prescribed Moxifloxacin. I know that these drugs can have adverse interactions, but is it okay for me to take the Moxifloxacin now? I don't want to snap my Achilles tendon!!! Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Tendon rupture, tendinitis related to quinolone use such as moxifloxacin occurs in less than 1 percent of patients. This incidence increases with the addition of steroids. Overall it's a safe drug and is effective in lower respiratory tract infection. It should be continued.

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar