Review of Novel Third-Generation Tetracyclines: Eravacycline, Omadacycline, and Sarecycline

Do Young Kim, Erin McElvania

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Abstract

Tetracycline class antibiotics have activity against a wide range of Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and atypical bacterial pathogens, and they have been used for treatment of various infections, including respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Increases in morbidity and mortality associated with infections by multidrug-resistant organisms have highlighted the need for new antibiotics. In 2018, three novel tetracyclines were approved by the FDA: eravacycline, omadacycline, and sarecycline. This review discusses the pharmacological properties and microbiological and clinical aspects of these new tetracyclines.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)61-67
Number of pages7
JournalClinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume45
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2023
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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