Alternatives to levofloxacin
4 same-class SPL records vs levofloxacin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Levaquin
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
levofloxacin ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#125 of 524); 4 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for levofloxacin: Levofloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, prostate infections, and urinary tract infections.
Top FAERS reaction fields for levofloxacin total 25,972 reports across 10 reactions, set beside ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, moxifloxacin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. It is used to treat different types of infections.
Used for: Levofloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, prostate infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also treat anthrax after exposure and plague. This medicine should only be used for certain infections when other options won't work.
4 Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peers (wide set)
ciprofloxacin
RxCipro
These eye drops treat corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by certain bacteria. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the eye. Conjunctivitis is an infection that makes the eye red and swollen.
delafloxacin
RxBaxdela
Baxdela treats acute bacterial skin infections and skin structure infections in adults. It can treat infections caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus, and others. Baxdela also treats community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults, caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and others.
moxifloxacin
RxAvelox
Moxifloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and infections in your stomach area. It can also treat sinus infections, bronchitis, and plague. This medicine should only be used to treat infections that are proven or very likely to be caused by bacteria that it can kill.
ofloxacin
RxFloxin, Ocuflox
This medicine treats ear infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat outer ear infections in adults and kids over 6 months old. It also treats middle ear infections with a hole in the eardrum in people 12 and older, and middle ear infections with ear tubes in kids 1 year and older.
levofloxacin vs ciprofloxacin & delafloxacin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, moxifloxacin in this extract (2,844-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | levofloxacin | ciprofloxacin | delafloxacin | moxifloxacin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 2,950 | 4,098 | - | 1,225 |
| Pneumonia | 2,863 | - | - | 1,142 |
| Nausea | 2,790 | 5,298 | - | 814 |
| Pyrexia | 2,723 | 3,886 | - | 682 |
| Fatigue | 2,659 | 5,503 | - | 735 |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 2,594 | 4,502 | - | - |
| Diarrhoea | 2,463 | 5,326 | - | 715 |
| Pain | 2,424 | 5,587 | - | 832 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
levofloxacin FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
levofloxacin is FAERS corpus rank #125 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 25,972.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does levofloxacin sit in FAERS report volume vs Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for levofloxacin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Levaquin SPL strings.
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