What is the mean terminal plasma half-life of moxifloxacin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Moxifloxacin has a mean terminal plasma half-life of approximately 12 hours.

Avelox 400 mg film-coated tabletsBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 29Document updated 5 June 2024

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moxifloxacin hydrochloride · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Moxifloxacin has a mean terminal plasma half-life of approximately 12 hours.

Avelox 400 mg film-coated tabletsBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 29Document updated 5 June 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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