FDA approves Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic, Zevtera, to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.

The FDA has approved Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic, Zevtera, to treat three types of bacterial infections: Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. Zevtera, an advanced-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, expands treatment options for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur annually in the US.

April 03, 2024
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