Quinolones and fluoroquinolones

Levaquin

Generic name: levofloxacin (oral) [ LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin ]Drug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones  What is Levaquin? Levaquin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body....

September 14, 2025

Levofloxacin

Generic name: levofloxacin (oral) [ LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin ]Brand name: LevaquinDosage forms: oral solution, oral tabletDrug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones  What is levofloxacin? Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that that may be...

September 14, 2025

Moxifloxacin (Monograph)

Brand name: AveloxDrug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones Chemical name: (4aS-cis)-1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-(octahydro-6H-pyrrolol[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid monohydrochlorideMolecular formula: C21H24FN3O4Warning Introduction Antibacterial; fluoroquinolone. Uses for Moxifloxacin Respiratory Tract Infections Treatment of acute...

September 5, 2025

Ofloxacin

Generic name: ofloxacin (oral) [ oh-FLOX-a-sin ]Brand names: Floxin, Floxin I.V.Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg)Drug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones  What is ofloxacin?...

September 1, 2025