What is the efficacy and effect of levofloxacin?

The efficacy of levofloxacin is antibacterial, and its main role is that it can treat respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, reproductive system infections, etc.

Levofloxacin belongs to quinolone antibacterial drugs, the antibacterial effect is relatively strong, has strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Proteus, Shigella, Haemophilus influenzae and other gram-negative bacteria, and also has antibacterial effect on Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and also has antibacterial effect on Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, etc.

Levofloxacin is mainly used for the treatment of mild and moderate infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including acute sinusitis, acute attacks of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia and other respiratory infections; Uranary tract infections including acute pyelonephritis, complicated urinary tract infections; Including prostatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine adnexitis and other reproductive system infections.

Adverse reactions include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, dizziness, headache, rash and elevated serum alanine aminotransferase, which are generally well tolerated.

Contraindications/caution: allergy to quinolones,epilepsy, pregnant and lactating women, and patients under 18 years old are prohibited. Patients with central nervous system diseases and cerebral arteriosclerosis should use with caution.

The selection and use of drugs should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and self-medication should not be administered.