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Antibiotic   Levofloxacine  
injection
Oral solution
Stability in solutions Stability of mixtures Factors which affect stability Compatibility Route of administration References pdf
   Chemical structure  

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Trade names are indicative and excipients composition can be different depending on the country and manufacturers

Acomet Turkey
Alfacef Egypt
Asey Spain
Astefor Ecuador
Balleo India
Bredelin Mexico
Cenomar Romania
Cravit Malaysia
Elequine Mexico
Fevasan Mexico
Floquin India
Fluoning Mexico
Gatigol Chile
Grepiflox Chile
Lamawin Ireland
Lefox Turkey
Levalox Romania
Levaquin Chile, United States of America, Venezuela
Levofloxacin Canada
Levofloxacina Argentina, Ecuador, Romania
Levoxacin Italy
Lexflonor Peru
Tavanic Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela
References   injection   References : Levofloxacine  
Type Publication
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Stability of levofloxacin in intravenous solutions in polyvinyl chloride bags.
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Compatibility of levofloxacin with 34 medications during simulated Y-site administration.
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Incompatibilities of lansoprazole injection with other drugs during simulated Y-site coadministration.
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Compatibility and stability of linezolid injection admixed with three quinolone antibiotics.
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1712 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA.
Compatibility screening of Precedex during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
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1713 Journal Trissel LA, Saenz CA.
Compatibility screening of bivalirudin during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
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1721 Journal Trissel LA, Williams KY, Baker MB.
Compatibility screening of Hextend during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
Int J Pharm Compound 2001 ; 5: 69-72.
1800 Journal Voytilla KL, Tyler LS, Rusho WJ.
Visual compatibility of azithromycin with 24 commonly used drugs during simulated Y-site delivery.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2002 ; 59: 853-855.
1803 Journal Trissel, LA, Saenz CA, Ogundele OB, Ingram D, Baker MB.
Compatibility of fenoldopam mesylate with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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1925 Journal Trissel LA , Williams KY, Gilbert DL.
Compatibility screening of linezolid injection during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs and infusion solutions.
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Physical and chemical stability of daptomycin with nine medications.
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Compatibility of anidulafungin with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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Stability and compatibility of levofloxacin and metronidazole during simulated and actual Y-site administration.
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2233 Journal Condie C.K, Tyler L.S, Barker B, Canann D.M.
Visual compatibility of caspofungin acetate with commonly used drugs during simulated Y-site delivery
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2247 Journal Chan P, Heatherly K, Kupiec T.C, Trissel L.A.
Compatibility of caspofungin acetate injection with other drugs during simulated Y-site coadministration.
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2262 Journal Brammer MK, Chan P, Heatherly K, Trusley C, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Psathas PA, Gilmor T, Schaufelberger D.
Compatibility of doripenem with other drugs during simulated Y-site administratioN
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2269 Journal Chan P, Bishop A, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Gole D, Jimidar IM, Vermeersch H.
Compatibility of ceftobiprole medocaril with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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2271 Manufacturer Daptomycine (Cubicin®) Résumé des caractéristiques du produits
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2335 Journal Canann D, Tyler L.S, Barker B, Condie C.
Visual compatibility of i.v. medications routinely used in bone marrow transplant recipients
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3012 Journal Sullivan T, Forrest J.M, Leclair G.
Compatibility of Cloxacillin Sodium with Selected Intravenous Drugs During Simulated Y-Site Administration
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3249 Journal Singh BM, Dedhiya MG, Dinunzio J, Chan P, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA, Laudano JB.
Compatibility of ceftaroline fosamil for injection with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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3254 Journal Housman S.T, Tessier P.R, Nicolau D.P, Kuti J.L.
Physical compatibility of telavancin hydrochloride with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration
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3364 Journal Fleischbein E, Montgomery P.A, Zhou C.Z.
Visual compatibility of micafungin sodium and levofloxacin injections.
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Evaluation visuelle de la compatibilité physique de la naloxone avec d’autres médicaments intraveineux usuels.
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Étude de la compatibilité physico-chimique du phloroglucinol injectable durant les mélanges au sein des tubulures en Y.
Apifh Congress, Paris November 2014 2014
3824 Journal Boudi S, Roy H, Forest JM, Leclair G.
Compatibilité physique de l'association amoxicilline-acide clavulanique en injection avec plusieurs autres médicaments lors d'une administration en Y.
Pharmactuel 2023 2023;56,3:91-98
3827 Poster Ghazi I.M, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Compatibility of tedizolid phosphate with selected intravenous drugs via simulated Y-site conditions.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3828 Poster Thabit A.K, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Ceftozolane/tazobactam physical compatibility during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3829 Poster So W, Kim L, Thabit A.K, Nicolau D.P, Kuti J.L.
Compatibility of isavunazonium sulfate during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3865 Journal Vicky M, Samit S, Jaymin P, Michael C T.
Compatibility of Norepinephrine Bitartrate with Levofloxacin and Moxifloxacin During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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3879 Journal Foushee Jaime A, Meredith Pmichaele, Fox Laura M, Grace Edward E.
Y-site Physical Compatibility of Beta-blocker Infusions with Intensive Care Unit Admixtures.
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3920 Manufacturer Levofloxacine - Résumé Caractéristique du Produit
Fresenius Kabi 2018
3964 Journal Audet M.A, Forest E, Friciu M, Forest J.M, Leclair G.
Compatibilité du citrate de caféine injectable avec plusieurs autres médicaments.
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4055 Journal Monogue M, Almarzoky Abuhussain S, Kuti J, Nicolau D.
Physical compatibility of fosfomycin for injection with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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4144 Journal Ross A, Boddu S, Mauro V, Churchwell M.
Physical compatibility of milrinone with levofloxacin and ceftriaxone injection.
EJHP 2018 ;75,14:1010-1012
4145 Journal Asempa T.E, Avery L.M, Kidd J.M, Kuti J.L, Nicolau D.P.
Physical compatibility of plazomicin with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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4254 Journal D'Huart E, Vigneron J, Demoré B.
Physical Compatibility of Intravenous Drugs Commonly Used in Intensive Care Units: An Observational Study and Physical Compatibility Laboratory Tests on Anti-Infective Drugs
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4380 Manufacturer Posaconazole (Noxafil®) - Summary of Product Characteristics
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited 2019
4411 Journal Wilder A.G, Foushee J.A, Fox L.M, Navalle J, Wright A.M, Greer M.A.
Physical Compatibility of Medications Used in Critically Ill Patients with Balanced Fluid Solutions.
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4434 Journal Avery L.M, Chen, I.H, Reyes, S, Nicolau, D.P, Kuti J.L.
Assessment of the Physical Compatibility of Eravacycline and Common Parenteral Drugs During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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4440 Journal Omotani S, Aoe M, Esaki S, Nagai K, Hatsuda Y, Mukai J, Teramachi H, Myotoku M.
Compatibility of Intravenous Fat Emulsion with Antibiotics for Secondary Piggyback Infusion.
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4465 Journal Foushee A, Meredith P, Fox Laura, Wilder A.
Y-site physical compatibility of hydrocortisone continuous infusions with admixtures used in critically ill patients.
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4528 Journal Lu J, Liu Q, Kupiec T, Vail H, Lunch L, Fam D, Vu N.
Physical Compatibility of Cefiderocol with Selected Intravenous Drugs During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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4650 Manufacturer Ceftobiprole (Zevtera 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion.) Summary of Product Characteristics, Advanz Pharma updated 4 aug 2021.
Advanz Pharma 2021
4655 Journal Holyk A, Lindner A, Lindner S, Shippert B
Physical compatibility of Normosol-R with critical care medications used in patients with COVID-19 during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2022 ;79,1:27-33
4698 Journal Ayari G, D'Huart E, Vigneron J, Demoré B.
Y-site compatibility of intravenous medications commonly used in intensive care units : laboratory tests on 75 mixtures involving nine main drugs.
Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy 2022
4801 Journal Ruiz V, Yuwei Shen Y, Abouelhassan Y, Fouad A, Nicolau D, Kuti J.
Physical compatibility of sulbactam/durlobactam with select intravenous drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2024 ;51,1:

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