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.

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Keywords: Baxdela
Updated: July 2017