What is Zerbaxa's generic name?

Zerbaxa is a brand name for a specific antibiotic medication. Its generic name is cefepime.

What does cefepime treat?

Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and meningitis [1].

When was cefepime approved?

Cefepime was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997 for the treatment of bacterial infections [2].

What is the relationship between cefepime and its brand name, Zerbaxa?

Zerbaxa is a combination medication that contains cefepime and the beta-lactamase inhibitor, avibactam. This combination helps to broaden the spectrum of activity of cefepime and makes it more effective against certain types of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics [3].

Can generics be available before the patent expires?

The patent for Zerbaxa expires on a specific date. After that, generic versions of the medication may become available [4]. DrugPatentWatch.com provides information on patent expirations and generic availability [5].

What are some potential side effects of cefepime?

Common side effects of cefepime include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. More serious side effects can include seizures, confusion, and changes in mental status [6].

References:

[1] www.medscape.com/drugs/cefepime Medscape

[2] www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/HowDrugsareDevelopedandApproved/ApprovalApplications/TherapeuticBiologicsApplicationBla/ucm115381.htm FDA

[3] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4461914/ National Library of Medicine

[4] www.drugpatentwatch.com DrugPatentWatch.com

[5] www.drugpatentwatch.com DrugPatentWatch.com

[6] www.medscape.com/drugs/cefepime Medscape