Delafloxacin is a drug that is also known as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which represses bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) enzymes. These enzymes are fundamental for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination, thus blocking bacterial multiplication.
Delafloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by eliminating bacteria or hindering their growth. But this drug is not effective in colds, flu, or other virus infections. Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor about any unusual allergic reactions you may have, and all the medicines that you are taking, like vitamins or herbal products. Lightheadedness, diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea are some of the common side effects of delafloxacin. If these symptoms progress, you can visit a doctor for a consultation. Do not take anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms.
Drug interactions may change the effectiveness of your medications and may increase the risk of severe side effects. Do not start, change the dosage or stop any medicines without your doctor’s advice. Most antibiotics rarely affect hormonal birth control medicines such as pills and patches. Some antibiotics can lessen the effectiveness of birth control medicines and this often leads to pregnancy. If you are using hormonal birth control pills, consult a doctor or a pharmacist for more info.
