REMS
Spectrum:
Absorption: 70% absorbed after oral administration; IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Widely distributed. High tissue and urinary levels are achieved
Half-Life: 4 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: AORTIC ANEURYSM/DISSECTION, myocardial ischemia
Derm: photosensitivity, rash
Endo: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia
GI: diarrhea, nausea, ↑liver enzymes , abdominal pain, CLOSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE-ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA (CDAD), HEPATOTOXICITY
GU: vaginitis
Hemat: eosinophilia
Local: phlebitis at IV site
MS: arthralgia, myalgia, tendinitis, tendon rupture
Neuro: ↑INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE (INCLUDING PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI), agitation, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, insomnia, nightmares, paranoia, peripheral neuropathy, SEIZURES, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, toxic psychosis, tremor
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Drug-Food:
Skin/Skin Structure Infections
Bone and Joint Infections
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
Infectious Diarrhea
Typhoid Fever
Uncomplicated Urethral and Cervical Gonorrhea
Inhalational Anthrax (Postexposure)
Plague
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Nosocomial Pneumonia
Febrile Neutropenia
Urinary Tract Infections
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Renal Impairment
Renal Impairment
Lab Test Considerations:
IV Administration:
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