Antibiotic:
Levofloxacin
Indications:
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
Adverse Reactions:
- Hypo/hyperglycemia
- QTc prolongation
- Tendinopathy
- Photosensitivity
Comments:
- Ciprofloxacin has better anti-pseudomonal activity and is preferred for Rx of UTI and intra-abdominal infections
- Association with C. difficile infection
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