Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents.
Non-Formulary Agent
Formulary Equivalent
moxifloxacin (Avelox)
The following are formulary agents: ciprofloxacin and levoFLOXacin. moxifloxacin (Avelox) IV is formulary reserved for CNS infections only in patients with severe penicillin allergies.
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)
Comments and Considerations
Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
moxifloxacin (Avelox)
Binds to divalent ions and reduces bioavailability
Consider holding tube feeding 2 hours before and after dose
(Brand)
(Avelox)