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)