Zevtera
Zevtera is a fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic administered intravenously. It is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia and hospital-acquired pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia. The medication works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, providing broad-spectrum coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Zevtera is an IV antibiotic used to treat various types of pneumonia with broad-spectrum activity including MRSA coverage.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2703562
- Generic
- Zevtera
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and hospital-acquired pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults.
As a fifth-generation cephalosporin, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, disrupting peptidoglycan cross-linking and leading to bacterial cell death. It has activity against gram-positive organisms including MRSA and gram-negative bacteria.
Administered by intravenous infusion. Should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins. May cause common antibiotic side effects. Prescription only; dosing and duration determined by healthcare provider based on infection severity and patient factors.
Official drug label
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