Levofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone used in small animals, and sometimes farm animals, to treat severe bacterial infections.

INDICATIONS

• Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infections.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Especially complicated or deep-seated infections.
• Soft Tissue & Skin Infections: Including pyoderma, abscesses, and wound infections.
• Reproductive & Prostate Infections: Bacterial prostatitis and mammary gland infections.
• Systemic Infections: Septicemia and osteomyelitis.
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Intestinal infections due to sensitive organisms. 

ADMINISTRATION

• Method: Slow intravenous (IV) injection is a primary recommended route.
• Dilution: The medication is often diluted to a lower concentration, such as 5 mg/mL, using compatible fluids before being administered.
• Precautions: Avoid rapid or bolus IV administration, as this can cause adverse reactions. It should not be mixed with other medications to prevent compatibility issues.
• Frequency: Administration is generally done once every 24 hours.