Lefamulin

Fidelia Bernice, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Bethany Sharpless Chalk, Pharm.D., BCPPS

INDICATIONS

FDA

Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible organisms.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae,Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae.

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

In vitro activity has been demonstrated against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Mycoplasma genitalium.

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