Fluoroquinolone brand and generic names
Fluoroquinolone pairs
| Brand name | Generic name | Class or type | Route / form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin | Fluoroquinolones | Oral |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | Fluoroquinolones | Oral; brand discontinued; generic available |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin | Fluoroquinolones | Oral; brand discontinued; generic available |
| Ocuflox | ofloxacin | Fluoroquinolones | Eye drops (ophthalmic ofloxacin) |
Levaquin and Avelox are discontinued US brands; generic levofloxacin and moxifloxacin remain available. Ocuflox is ophthalmic ofloxacin (brand still marketed; generics also available).
Understanding fluoroquinolones
Levofloxacin is the L-isomer of ofloxacin but is learned as its own pair with the historical Levaquin brand. Moxifloxacin adds anaerobic and atypical coverage compared with ciprofloxacin in many curricula.
Naming patterns and memory tips
The -floxacin ending reliably marks fluoroquinolones in US generic names.
Commonly confused fluoroquinolone names
Cipro and Proquin
Both relate to ciprofloxacin products; learn Cipro–ciprofloxacin as the core oral pair.
Ofloxacin oral versus Ocuflox
Ofloxacin appears in oral systemic products and in Ocuflox eye drops—route defines the study row.