Brand Name(s): Levaquin
CAS nº: 100986-85-4
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About Levofloxacin
This new site is dedicated exclusively to levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic marketed by Ortho-McNeil under the brand name Levaquin®.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about levofloxacin, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Levofloxacin is used to treat infections of the sinuses, skin, lungs, ears, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria.
Levofloxacin is also frequently used to treat urinary infections, including those resistant to other antibiotics, as well as prostatitis.
Additionally, levofloxacin is effective in treating infectious diarrheas caused by E. coli, campylobacter jejuni, and shigella bacteria.
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