Delafloxacin
Serious Adverse Reactions Including Tendinitis, Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, Cental Nervous System Effects, and Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis
- Fluoroquinolones have been associate with disabling and potentially irriversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, including:
Tendinitis and tendon rupture
Peripheral neuropathy
Central nervous system effects
- Discontinue BAXDELA immediately and avoid the use of fluoroquinolones, including BAXDELA, in patients who experience any of the serious adverse reactions.
- Fluroquinolones may exacerbate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. Avoid BAXDELA in patients with known history of myasthenia gravis.
Patient counseling
Medical guidelines
Package inserts
Keywords: Baxdela
Updated: July 2017