Matching articles for "Nuzolvence"
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 27, 2026; (Issue 1753)
This review includes recommendations for the
treatment of common sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis in nonpregnant
adolescents and adults. Some of the indications...
This review includes recommendations for the
treatment of common sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis in nonpregnant
adolescents and adults. Some of the indications and
dosages included here have not been approved by
the FDA.
Two New Drugs for Gonorrhea
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 16, 2026; (Issue 1750)
The FDA has approved two antibiotics, gepotidacin
(Blujepa — GSK) and zoliflodacin (Nuzolvence —
Entasis), for oral treatment of uncomplicated
urogenital gonorrhea in patients ≥12 years old....
The FDA has approved two antibiotics, gepotidacin
(Blujepa — GSK) and zoliflodacin (Nuzolvence —
Entasis), for oral treatment of uncomplicated
urogenital gonorrhea in patients ≥12 years old.
Gepotidacin is approved for use in persons weighing
≥45 kg who have limited or no alternative treatment
options; it was approved in 2025 for treatment of
uncomplicated urinary tract infection in females.
Zoliflodacin is approved for use in persons weighing
≥35 kg. Neither drug is indicated for treatment of
rectal or pharyngeal gonorrhea.
