What is the T max (time to reach maximum concentration) of moxifloxacin?

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T max of Moxifloxacin

The T max (time to reach maximum concentration) of moxifloxacin is approximately 1-2 hours after oral administration. 1

Pharmacokinetic Profile of Moxifloxacin

Moxifloxacin demonstrates rapid absorption following oral administration with the following key pharmacokinetic parameters:

  • T max (time to maximum concentration): 1-2 hours after oral administration 1
  • C max (maximum concentration): Approximately 3.56 mg/L after a standard 400 mg oral dose 1
  • Half-life: 8.2-15.1 hours in healthy individuals 1
  • AUC (area under the curve): Approximately 37 mg × hour/L after a single dose 2

Factors Affecting Moxifloxacin Absorption

The absorption profile of moxifloxacin has several important clinical characteristics:

  • Food effect: The rate and extent of absorption are not significantly affected by food intake 1
  • Gastric pH: Elevated gastric pH does not significantly affect absorption 1
  • Protein binding: Moxifloxacin binds weakly to plasma proteins 1
  • Tissue penetration: Penetrates well into most tissues and fluid compartments, often achieving higher concentrations in tissues than in plasma 1

Special Population Considerations

The pharmacokinetics of moxifloxacin remain relatively stable across different patient populations:

  • Renal impairment: No significant effect on moxifloxacin pharmacokinetics, including T max 1
  • Hepatic impairment: No significant effect on moxifloxacin pharmacokinetics, including T max 1
  • Critically ill patients: May have altered pharmacokinetics with lower AUC values compared to healthy volunteers, though T max remains similar 3

Clinical Implications

Understanding the T max of moxifloxacin has important clinical implications:

  • The rapid absorption (T max 1-2 hours) allows for quick attainment of therapeutic levels
  • Once-daily dosing is sufficient due to the favorable pharmacokinetic profile 2
  • No dosage adjustments are required for patients with renal or hepatic impairment 2

Comparison with Other Studies

While the T max of 1-2 hours is consistently reported, some variability exists in the literature:

  • A bioequivalence study reported a median T max of 2 hours (range 0.25-6.00 hours) for the test product and 2.00 hours (range 0.25-8.00 hours) for the reference product 4
  • In patients with severe sepsis or septic shock, pharmacokinetic parameters may be altered, though T max remains relatively consistent 3

Understanding the T max of moxifloxacin helps clinicians optimize dosing schedules and predict when peak antimicrobial activity will occur after administration.

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