Synonyms: DR-3355 | Levaquin® | Quinsair®
levofloxacin is an approved drug (FDA (1996), EMA (2015))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone antibacterial.
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