FDA approves Emblaveo, a new antibiotic for treating tough abdominal infections in adults.

The FDA has approved Emblaveo, a new antibiotic combination for treating complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in adults with limited treatment options. Emblaveo combines aztreonam, an antibiotic, with avibactam, an inhibitor that prevents antibiotic breakdown, making it effective against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Approved based on clinical trial data showing safety and efficacy, it will be available in the U.S. by Q3 2025.

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