Eravacycline
Generic name: eravacycline [ ER-a-va-SYE-kleen ]
Brand name: Xerava
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Tetracyclines
What is eravacycline?
Eravacycline is a tetracyclineantibiotic that is used to treat serious stomach infections in adults.
Eravacycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use eravacycline if you are allergic to any tetracycline antibiotic.
Using eravacycline during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby.
Eravacycline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Eravacycline 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 eravacycline or other tetracycline antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, or tigecycline.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Using eravacycline 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 bone and tooth development in a nursing infant. Do not breastfeed while you are using eravacycline, and for at least 4 days after your last dose.
Eravacycline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Eravacycline can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth in children.
How should I use eravacycline?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Eravacycline is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Do not use eravacycline if you don't understand all instructions for proper use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Eravacycline must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 1 hour to complete.
Prepare your injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medici...
