Lefamulin Acetate and Xatmep

• Generic Name: lefamulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xenleta

Lefamulin acetate is a pleuromutilin antibacterial indicated in adults for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms.

To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of lefamulin acetate and other antibacterial drugs, lefamulin acetate should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

• Generic Name: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free

Xatmep interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.

Xatmep is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Xatmep is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Xatmep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.