Levofloxacin is a RESTRICTED formulary medication.  Use is RESTRICTED to:

• Abx prophylaxis in high risk patients
• Cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation
• Community-acquired pneumonia where atypical pathogens are suspected OR patient has failed/intolerant to 1^st line agents (beta-lactams)
• Skin and soft tissue infection or osteomyelitis/joint infections with documented susceptibilities requiring fluoroquinolones
• Urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis with documented susceptibilities requiring fluoroquinolones and/or intolerance to 1^st line agents (beta-lactams)
• Other (ID approval required)

• Micromedex Drug Information
• FDA Daily Med Package Insert
• Recent Citations via Medline (PubMed)
• WebMD Pill Identifier