Avelox (moxifloxacin), a new fluoroquinolone antibiotic
November 2000
You're going to hear a lot about Avelox (moxifloxacin), a new fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
It's broad-spectrum...similar to Levaquin (levofloxacin).
The early quinolones (nalidixic acid, etc) cover gram-negative bacteria...limiting their use to urinary tract infections.
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