Levofloxacin vs Other Antibiotics: Making the Right Choice for Your Infection
Levofloxacin Background, Uses, Side Effects: (What You Need to Know Before Taking This Antibiotic) π BACKGROUND: Levofloxacin is a reasonably strong antibiotic. The drug is often reserved for treatment of conditions that are considered "difficult to treat." Levofloxacin treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called quinolone antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses. πUSES OF LEVOFLOXACIN: Levofloxacin oral tablet is used to treat bacterial infections in adults. These infections include: Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory tract infections) Sinus Infection Worsening of Chronic Bronchitis Skin Infections Chronic Prostate Infection Urinary Tract Infections Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) Inhalational Anthrax Plague Skin infections Long-term prostate infections (Adults and children) ππ» PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: Diabet...