Delafloxacin
Baxdela (delafloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI), including those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It is available in both intravenous and oral formulations.
Baxdela is an antibiotic used to treat serious skin infections, including MRSA.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1927668
- Generic
- Baxdela
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Baxdela is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including MRSA.
As a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Baxdela works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair.
This medication carries FDA black box warnings for tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects. It should not be used in patients under 18 years of age. Patients should be monitored for adverse reactions and reported side effects should be addressed promptly.
Official drug label
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