Wockhardt's Novel Antibiotic Zaynich Receives FDA Approval for Complicated UTIs

Published: 2026-06-01
Category: health
Source: NDTV Profit / HDFC Sky / Fortune India / Chola Securities / Outlook Business
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The U.S. FDA has granted approval to Zaynich (cefepime and zidebactam), a new intravenous antibiotic developed by Wockhardt. This drug is intended for treating complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, caused by susceptible Gram-negative pathogens. Its approval is crucial for addressing multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, an area with limited therapeutic options.

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