Levaquin® (
levofloxacin) is prescribed for preventing infection after exposure to inhaled
anthrax in adults and children. It is also used for treating various types of infections in adults, including:
This medication is approved for treating the infections listed only when they are caused by certain types of bacteria. Not all bacteria will respond to Levaquin. Also, bacteria have different resistance patterns in different regions of the country. This means that some bacteria may be susceptible to Levaquin in certain parts of the country but not in others.
Levaquin is completely ineffective for treating viral illnesses such as the
common cold or
the flu.
