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What type of antibiotic is Baxdela?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on April 26, 2024.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

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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