What is Xerava? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Xerava

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for about 60 minutes.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for about 60 minutes.

What to do if you miss a dose of Xerava

Xerava contraindications - Who shouldn't take Xerava?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to eravacycline or similar medicines.

Xerava warnings

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Permanent change in tooth color and stopping of bone growth (in children younger than 8 years of age)Increased pressure inside the headPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Liver problems

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. You should not receive this medicine during the second or third part of your pregnancy.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 4 days after the last dose.

Xerava interactions & what to avoid when taking Xerava

• Some medicines can affect how eravacycline works. Tell your doctor if you are using a blood thinner (including warfarin).