Description
Levofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines known as fluoroquinolones. It is a bacterial antibiotic which is used for treating a variety of infections. It works by preventing bacteria from growing. This antibiotic is solely used to treat bacterial infections. It is ineffective against viral infections.
Primary Uses
Bacterial infections
Indications
- Infections of the urinary tract.
- Infections of the respiratory tract.
- Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues.
- Inhalation anthrax (Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax, a rare but deadly bacterial infection. It is spread through anthrax spore-contaminated air, water, and food).
Side Effects
GI upset, raised liver enzymes, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), headache, dizziness, anorexia (loss of appetite), dysgeusia (bad taste), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), arthralgia (joint pain), myalgia (muscle pain), tinnitus (ringing in ear), asthenia (weakness),
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