Has your doctor prescribed this medicine for a bacterial infection? Or is someone you know using it? So let's talk about this medicine called 'Delafloxacin' in a little more detail and simply. It is very important to be fully aware of and use this kind of medicine.
What is this medicine used for?
Simply put, delafloxacin is an antibiotic . To be precise, it belongs to the group of antibiotics called 'Quinolone'. It is used to control and cure certain types of bacterial infections in our body.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that this medicine does not work at all for viral infections . That is, it will not cure any illnesses caused by viruses like colds, flu, and coughs. Therefore, it is best not to use such medicines without a doctor's recommendation.
Things you need to tell your doctor before taking medicine
Before you start taking this medication, there are some conditions that you should inform your doctor about. It is very important for your own safety to tell them without hiding these things. Because this medication is not suitable for everyone.
| Situations you are already facing |
|---|
| - Problems with bones, joints, or tendons |
| - Diabetes |
| - Heart disease or high blood pressure |
| - Kidney disease |
| - Conditions such as seizures |
| - Mental illness (e.g. depression) |
| - Myasthenia Gravis, a neurological disease |
| - A nerve problem, such as numbness in the limbs |
| - If you have an allergic reaction to delafloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics, foods, or dyes. |
| - If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant |
| - If you are a breastfeeding mother |
How to use the medicine correctly?
- Swallow this pill with a glass of water. Take the prescribed amount, at the prescribed time, as directed by the doctor.
- If you experience stomach upset, take it with a meal. Or you can take it before or after a meal.
- The most important thing is to finish the entire prescription . Even if you feel a little better, don't stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to. Doing so could cause the infection to come back.
- Special attention to timing: If you are taking antacids, multivitamins, sucralfate, or didanosine, you should take delafloxacin tablets either 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking those medications . This is important because other medications can reduce the absorption of delafloxacin.
Overdose
If you think you have taken too much medicine, go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department (ETU) immediately. Or call the National Poisons Information Centre at the Colombo National Hospital .
Remember, this medicine is for you only. Never share your medicine with others. A doctor should decide if this medicine is right for someone, even if they have the same symptoms.
What if I miss a dose of medication?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is less than 8 hours until your next dose, skip the missed dose. Just take your next dose at the scheduled time. Never take two doses at once.
Other drugs that are incompatible with this medicine (Interactions)
Delafloxacin can interact with some other medications you are taking. Therefore, tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking (including vitamins, herbal remedies, and supplements).
Main incompatible medications:
- Antacids (medicines for gastritis)
- Birth control pills
- Some medications used for diabetes (e.g., glipizide, glyburide, insulin)
- Didanosine
- Types of multivitamins
- Steroid medications (e.g. prednisone, cortisone)
- Sucralfate
What are the things to consider when taking the medicine?
- If your symptoms do not improve or worsen, tell your doctor immediately.
- If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, do not take over-the-counter medication. If diarrhea lasts more than two days, becomes watery, or is severe, call your doctor.
- This medicine may make you feel drowsy or dizzy . Therefore, avoid driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Especially if you are elderly, do not get up suddenly from a sitting position. Stand up slowly. This will reduce the risk of dizziness and falling.
- If you are diabetic , this medicine may increase your blood sugar levels. So check your blood sugar levels regularly. If necessary, ask your doctor if you need to make any changes to your diet or diabetes medication.
Side effects that may occur due to medication
Like any medicine, this one can cause some side effects. Although some are not serious, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.
| Side effects that require immediate medical attention | |
|---|---|
| Allergy | Skin rash, itchy rash, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing. |
| Psychological effects | Severe anxiety, confusion, depression, seeing/hearing things that are not real (hallucinations), suicidal thoughts. |
| Effects on the nervous system | Pain in the limbs, numbness, seizures, memory loss, muscle weakness. |
| Other serious symptoms | Bloody or watery diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, joint or muscle pain/swelling, fever, sudden severe pain in the chest, stomach, or back (this may be a sign of aortic dissection). |
| Blood sugar changes | Symptoms of high blood sugar: excessive thirst, hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision. Symptoms of low blood sugar: dizziness, sweating, tremors, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, and loss of consciousness. |
| Side effects that are usually not serious, but should be reported to the doctor if they persist | |
| - Normal diarrhea | |
| - Headache | |
| - Nausea and vomiting | |
| - Insomnia | |
Where do you keep the medicine?
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. It is best to store it at room temperature (between 15-30 degrees Celsius). Discard any expired medicine.
Take-Home Message
- Delafloxacin is a strong antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It does not work against viruses.
- Tell your doctor about any other illnesses you have (especially diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, neurological diseases) and any other medications you take.
- Finish the entire prescription. Don't stop halfway through thinking you're feeling better.
- If you take this with medications like antacids and vitamins, be very careful about the timing.
- If you experience any severe side effects (skin rash, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe diarrhea), seek medical advice immediately.
- If you have any questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor.
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