Xerava

Generic name:eravacycline [ ER-a-va-SYE-kleen ]
Drug class:Tetracyclines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 3, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Xerava?

Xerava is a tetracyclineantibiotic that is used to treat serious stomach infections in adults.

Xerava may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Xerava if you are allergic to any tetracycline antibiotic.

Using Xerava during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby.

Xerava is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. This medicine can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth in children.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Xerava or other tetracycline antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, or tigecycline.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease.

Using Xerava during the second or third trimester of pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. This could cause permanent tooth discoloration later in the baby's life.

Eravacycline can pass into breast milk and may affect bo...