About delafloxacin meglumine
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial skin and soft-tissue infections in adults.
- Treats community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults.
Usual adult dose
450 mg by mouth every 12 hours; typically 5–14 days for skin infections or 5–10 days for pneumonia.
Common side effects
- Nausea or diarrhea
- Headache
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Tendon inflammation or rupture
Important warnings
- Can cause serious tendon, nerve, muscle, or central nervous system effects.
- Avoid with myasthenia gravis; may worsen muscle weakness.
- May prolong the QT interval and affect heart rhythm.
- Use only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be bacterial.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when clearly needed and benefits outweigh potential risks.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether delafloxacin passes into human milk; discuss potential infant risks with a clinician.
Interactions
- Antacids, iron, zinc, and calcium supplements can reduce absorption; separate dosing by several hours.
- Warfarin may require closer monitoring because bleeding risk can change.
- Corticosteroids may increase tendon injury risk.
- Drugs that prolong the QT interval may increase heart-rhythm risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.