Do not use Vigamox (moxifloxacin)
You should not use Vigamox if you are allergic to moxifloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).
This medication should not be used by those who are under the age of 18 years old!
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
To ensure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had tendon problems, bone problems, arthritis, or other joint problems, blood circulation problems, aneurysm, narrowing or hardening of the arteries, heart problems, high blood pressure, a genetic disease, diabetes, a muscle or nerve disorder, liver or kidney disease, seizures or epilepsy, a head injury or brain tumor, long QT syndrome (in either you or a family member), or low levels of potassium in your blood.
Risks
During treatment, and up to several months after treatment, moxifloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon, which is the fiber that connects bones to muscles inside the body. This commonly occurs in the Achilles tendon. Your risk may be higher if you are over 60, take steroid medicines, or have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.
You should not breast feed while using this medication. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits.