NCIt definition : A fluoroquinolone antibiotic with antibacterial activity. Moxifloxacin binds to and
inhibits the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV,
resulting in inhibition of DNA replication and repair and cell death in sensitive
bacterial species.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat bacterial infections. It is a type of fluoroquinolone.;