what is levaquin prescribed for
Levaquin Â® (levofloxacin) is prescribed for preventing infection after exposure to inhaled anthrax in adults and children. It is also approved to prevent and treat plague in adults and children. It is also used for treating various types of infections in adults, including:1  Sinus infections. 2  Bronchitis.his means that some bacteria may be susceptible to Levaquin in certain parts of the country but not in others. Levaquin is completely ineffective for treating viral illnesses such as the common cold or the flu.