Cefiderocol (Fetroja) - A New IV Cephalosporin for Complicated UTI

Date: May 4, 2020 Issue #:  1597Summary:  The FDA has approved cefiderocol (Fetroja– Shionogi), a new IV cephalosporin antibiotic, for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria in adults who have limited or no alternative treatment options.
Source: The Medical Letter - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Antibacterials avibactam/ceftazidime Avycaz Azactam Aztreonam cefepime cefiderocol ceftolozane/tazobactam Ceftriaxone Ciprofloxacin Ertapenem Fetroja Fluoroquinolones Imipenem/cilastatin Invanz Levofloxacin Maxipime merop Source Type: research