Lower respiratory infection (CAP, HAP)
Intraabdominal infection
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.
QTc prolongation
Dysglycemia
Rash
Tendinopathy and rupture
GI upset
Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis
CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis
Other QTc prolonging agents
Divalent cations - Decreased absorption
NSAIDs - Increase seizure risk
Warfarin - Increased INR
Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 7 hours
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic