Can urethritis be treated with levofloxacin

Urethritis patients can take levofloxacin for treatment, levofloxacin belongs to the quinolone class of drugs, for urethritis is a relatively good treatment effect. However, it must be noted that levofloxacin is teratogenic and can affect growth and development, so pregnant women, nursing mothers, children and adolescents under the age of 18 are not allowed to take levofloxacin, and other quinolones are also not allowed. So levofloxacin for UTIs is usually only indicated for adults who are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, or for older adults. When taking levofloxacin for UTIs, it is usually necessary to continue taking the drug for 7-10 days after the symptoms have subsided, and the course of treatment usually takes 10-14 days. It is important to drink more water and urinate more often while taking levofloxacin for UTIs and to recheck the urine routine for white blood cells and bacteria about a week after stopping the medication.