Levofloxacin tablets are a prescription, broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat various serious bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, and urinary tract infections. Usually taken once daily with or without food, they work by stopping bacterial reproduction. Key precautions include potential tendon damage, nerve issues, and central nervous system side effects.

Common Uses

Community-acquired pneumonia

Acute bacterial sinusitis

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

Skin and skin structure infections

Urinary tract infections (complicated and uncomplicated)

Plague and anthrax exposure

Important Safety Information and Warnings

Black Box Warning: Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin are associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions, including tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), and central nervous system effects.