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Xerava (eravacycline) is an intravenous antibiotic used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections in adults. It belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis to eliminate susceptible bacteria.
Xerava is an IV antibiotic for complicated intra-abdominal infections that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2055912
- Generic
- Xerava
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Xerava is indicated for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in adults when other antibiotics may not be appropriate.
As a fluorocycline antibacterial, Xerava inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing the addition of amino acids to the growing peptide chain and ultimately halting bacterial growth.
Xerava is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Common adverse reactions include infusion site reactions, nausea, and vomiting. It may cause permanent tooth discoloration and should not be used during pregnancy or in children under 12 years of age.
Official drug label
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