Which of the following fluoroquinolones is known as a 'respiratory fluoroquinolone' due to its enhanced activity against S. pneumoniae?
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Correct answer: Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, and Gemifloxacin are termed respiratory fluoroquinolones. Unlike Ciprofloxacin, they have excellent activity against the common pathogens that cause community-acquired pneumonia.
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