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Side effect(s) of Delafloxacin


Review the side-effects of Delafloxacin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal:
Nausea, pain in the abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea

  Cardiovascular:
Palpitations, alterations in heartbeat, fluctuations in blood pressure

  Central nervous system:
Headache, anxiety, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, abnormal dreams, confusion, suicidal thoughts

  Infections:
Clostridium difficile infection, oral or vulvovaginal candidiasis

  Skin and Peripheral Nerves:
Rash, itching, infusion-site reactions, redness, paresthesia

  Others:
Muscle pain, fluctuations in blood sugar level, increased blood levels of liver enzymes, creatinine or creatinine phosphokinase, kidney damage or failure, inflammation of tendons, tendon rupture, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, allergic reaction

Other Precautions :

• Delafloxacin should be used only in the presence of a strong susceptible bacterial infection to avoid the risk of developing a drug-resistant bacteria.
• If a dose is missed, take the missed dose if you still have at least 8 hours to go before your next dose. If you have to take the next dose in less than 8 hours, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
• Take the exact dose as directed by the physician.

Drug Name : Delafloxacin

Delafloxacin generic Delafloxacin is prescribed to treat adult patients suffering from acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSI) which are caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It acts by killing the bacteria that is responsible for causing the infections.


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