Levofloxacin hydrate  (Synonyms: Levofloxacin hemihydrate)

Levofloxacin hydrate (Levofloxacin hemihydrate) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrate inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrate can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrate shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity^{[1][2][3][4][5]}.

370.38

Solid

C₁₈H₂₁FN₃O_4.5

138199-71-0

O=C(C(C1=O)=CN2[C@@H](C)COC3=C(N4CCN(C)CC4)C(F)=CC1=C23)O.[0.5H2O]

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

• [1]. Siva, R., et al., Effect of levofloxacin on neutrophilic airway inflammation in stable COPD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis, 2014. 9: p. 179-86.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Pradeep, A.R., et al., Clinical and microbiological effects of levofloxacin in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Investig Clin Dent, 2014.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Lee, B.T., et al., Efficacy of Levofloxacin in the Treatment of BK Viremia: A Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 2014.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Drlica K, et al. DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV, and the 4-quinolones. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Sep;61(3):377-92.  [Content Brief]

  [5]. Smee DF, et al. A review of compounds exhibiting anti-orthopoxvirus activity in animal models. Antiviral Res. 2003 Jan;57(1-2):41-52.  [Content Brief]