.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.J.J01MA24 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.J.J01MA24| name: | Levonadifloxacin |
| ATC code: | J01MA24 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Levonadifloxacin is a broad-spectrum, novel benzoquinolizine fluoroquinolone antibiotic used primarily for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and hospital-acquired pneumonia. It is effective against Gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Levonadifloxacin has been approved for clinical use in India.
Pharmacokinetic parameters for healthy adult subjects following intravenous administration.
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