Generic Equivalents » Meijer http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your brand name medications Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:39:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 00:31:46 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/ Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Fluoroquinolones are bactericidal drugs that inhibit DNA replication by blocking the action of bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase IV).  Fluroquinolones have a broad spectrum of action against a variety of bacterial pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphlococcus aureus, and others.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro,
Cipro XR)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | Meijer | Schnucks | Publix |
Levofloxacin
(Levaquin, Iquix, Quixin)		 No Patent expires in 2011
Moxifloxacin (Avelox,
Vigamox)		 No Patent expires in 2011
Norfloxacin (Noroxin) Yes
Ofloxacin (Floxin) Yes
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