What type of antibiotic is Baxdela?
Baxdela (delafloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial.
Baxdela is used for the treatment of adults with the following infections caused by designated susceptible bacteria:
- acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI)
- community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP)
Baxdela tablets are taken every 12 hours, with or without food.
Baxdela IV is given every 12 hours via intravenous infusion over a period of 60 minutes.
Fluoroquinolones have been associated with serious side effects including
- tendinitis and tendon rupture
- peripheral neuropathy (changes in sensation and possible nerve damage)
- central nervous system effects (including seizures)
- worsening of myasthenia gravis (condition that causes muscle weakness).
Baxdela should be stopped immediately in patients who experience any of these serious side effects.
Other fluoroquinolone antibacterials include:
- ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR)
- gemifloxacin (Factive)
- levofloxacin (Levaquin)
- moxifloxacin (Avelox)
- ofloxacin (Floxin)
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