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Acute pyelonephritis
Approved treatments
- Zerbaxa · Cubist Pharms
Zerbaxa works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Various · Pfizer
- Zosyn · Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
Zosyn works by blocking bacterial enzymes that break down antibiotics, allowing the antibiotics to kill bacteria more effectively.
Clinical guidelines
- FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. - FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. - FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. - FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute pyelonephritis due to specified bacteria. - FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to specified bacteria. - FDA label — 1L
Levofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis due to specified bacteria.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Acute pyelonephritis patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Acute pyelonephritis treatment landscape brief
- Acute pyelonephritis treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Acute pyelonephritis
What drugs treat Acute pyelonephritis?
Tracked treatments include Zerbaxa, Various, Zosyn.
What is the treatment for Acute pyelonephritis?
Standard treatment for Acute pyelonephritis includes Zerbaxa, Various, Zosyn. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
What are the treatment guidelines for Acute pyelonephritis?
FDA label publishes guidelines for Acute pyelonephritis. 6 guideline references tracked.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Acute pyelonephritis patent cliff · Acute pyelonephritis CI report
- Treatment: Zerbaxa · Cubist Pharms
- Treatment: Various · Pfizer
- Treatment: Zosyn · Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing