Levofloxacin Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Levofloxacin Tablet
| Generic name | levofloxacin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones |
| Forms | Oral solution, Ophthalmic solution (eye drops), Oral Tablet, Intravenous (IV) |
Levofloxacin is a prescription antibiotic used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It is usually only used for bacterial infections that cannot be treated with safer antibiotics, because fluoroquinolones can cause serious or disabling side effects. It does not treat viral infections such as the flu or a common cold.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.