different between ofloxacin vs levofloxacin

English

From o(xa)- +? -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

ofloxacin (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄ composed of equal quantities of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin, that is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is used in topical solution for otic or ophthalmic use or is administered orally or intravenously for other uses.

“ofloxacin”, in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary, (Please provide a date or year).

From lev- +? ofloxacin.

levofloxacin (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent (trademark Levaquin) that is the levorotatory isomer of ofloxacin.

“levofloxacin”, in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary, (Please provide a date or year).

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