Levofloxin

Were you looking for information about Levofloxacin? Levofloxin is a common misspelling of levofloxacin.
 
Levofloxacin (Levaquin®) is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections. It is also approved for the prevention of infection after exposure to inhaled anthrax. The drug works to stop bacteria from multiplying by interfering with certain bacterial enzymes. It comes in the form of tablets, an oral solution, and an injection. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking levofloxacin if you have epilepsy, hypokalemia, or kidney disease.
 
(Click Levofloxacin to learn more about the specific uses, effects, and potential side effects of this medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on levofloxacin.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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