Antibiotic Class

Showing 2 drugs starting with: L

Levofloxacin

Brand: Levaquin (US/EU) / Levoday (IN) / Levox (BD)

Class: Antibiotic

Subclass: Fluoroquinolone (respiratory)

PK: t½ 7 hours | Clearance: renal
Max Dose: 750 day

severe
AE: Tendonitis, QT prolongation, dysglycemia, CNS effects

Linezolid

Brand: Zyvox (global) / Linox (IN/BD)

Class: Antibiotic

Subclass: Oxazolidinone (MDR-TB + MRSA/VRE)

PK: t½ 5 hours | Clearance: mixed
Max Dose: 600 day

severe
AE: Bone marrow suppression, thrombocytopenia, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuropathy, serotonin syndrome