Summary
Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria of the upper respiratory tract, skin and skin structures, urinary tract, and prostate, as well as for post-exposure treatment of inhaled anthrax and the plague.
Brand Name
- Levaquin
- Quinsair
Drug Class
- Antibiotics
- Fluoroquinolone Antibacterials
- Quinolone Antimicrobials
Medical Condition (Indication)
- Anthrax (Post-Exposure)
- Plague
- Prostate Infections
- Skin Infections
- Skin Structure Infections
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Positive Drug Report Risk
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- Opioids
Resources
Colby JM, Patel PC, Fu DY, Rutherford NJ. Commonly used fluoroquinolones cross-react with urine drug screens for opiates, buprenorphine and amphetamines. Clinical Biochemistry. 2019;68:50-54. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.04.009
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