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Which Medicine Between Zenocin Or Levofloxacin Should One Take For Heavy Cough And Itchy Throat ?

Hi, I have a heavy cough problem and itching in my throat .Which medicine should i use? zenocin or levofloxacin? i smoke sometimes, does it change my prescription?
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
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Both Zanocin and levofloxacin are fluroquinolone antibiotics, effective against mainly against Gram negative organisms. Respiratory tract infection is usually caused by Gram positive organisms, so neither of them would really be effective.
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Which Medicine Between Zenocin Or Levofloxacin Should One Take For Heavy Cough And Itchy Throat ?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Both Zanocin and levofloxacin are fluroquinolone antibiotics, effective against mainly against Gram negative organisms. Respiratory tract infection is usually caused by Gram positive organisms, so neither of them would really be effective.