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Anhydrous citric acid

Anti-coagulant
Available on requestCold chain
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1
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Anhydrous citric acid is an anti-coagulant indicated for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms, among other approved uses. It is available as injection for intravenous use. MedsAcross supplies Anhydrous citric acid for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Anti-coagulant, Calculi Dissolution Agent, Acidifying Activity, Calcium Chelating Activity, Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity
ATC classification
A09AB04 Anhydrous citric acid · Digestive enzymes, subgroup A09A, subgroup A09AB
US FDA first approval
Not recorded
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Intravenous
Dosage forms
Injection
Identifiers
UNII XF417D3PSLRxCUI 21183CAS 77-92-9DrugBank DB04272Q159683

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

XENLETA is a pleuromutilin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms. To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XENLETA and other antibacterial drugs, XENLETA should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

For treatment of adults with CABP, the recommended dosage of XENLETA is as follows: *With the option to switch to XENLETA Tablets 600 mg every 12 hours to complete the treatment course. Dosage Treatment Duration 150 mg every 12 hours by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes* 5 to 7 days 600 mg orally every 12 hours. 5 days Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Reduce the dosage of XENLETA Injection to 150 mg infused over 60 minutes every 24 hours in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). XENLETA Tablets have not been studied in and are not recommended for patients with moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) or severe hepatic impairment. Administration Instruction for XENLETA Tablets: Take at least 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. Swallow XENLETA Tablets whole with water (6 to 8 ounces). Administration Instruction for XENLETA Injection: Infuse over 60 minutes.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

XENLETA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to lefamulin, pleuromutilin class drugs, or any of the components of XENLETA. Concomitant use of XENLETA tablets with CYP3A substrates that prolong the QT interval is contraindicated.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

QT Prolongation: Avoid use in patients with known QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes, and patients receiving drugs that prolong the QT interval such as antiarrhythmic agents. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. Clostridioides difficile -associated Diarrhea (CDAD): Evaluate patients who develop diarrhea.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: QT Prolongation. Clostridioides difficile -associated Diarrhea. Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are: XENLETA Injection: administration site reactions, hepatic enzyme elevation, nausea, hypokalemia, insomnia, headache. XENLETA Tablets: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hepatic enzyme elevation.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

XENLETA Injection Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers or P-gp inducers Avoid XENLETA unless the benefit outweighs the risk. Monitor for reduced efficacy. XENLETA Tablets Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers or P-gp inducers Avoid XENLETA unless the benefit outweighs the risk. Strong CYP3A inhibitors or P-gp inhibitors Avoid XENLETA. Moderate CYP3A inhibitors or P-gp inhibitors Monitor for adverse reactions. CYP3A substrates that prolong the QT interval Concomitant use is contraindicated. Midazolam and other sensitive CYP3A substrates Monitor for adverse reactions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

XENLETA Injection should be stored at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. The diluent bags should be stored in barrier overwrap at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F) until ready to use. They are supplied as follows: NDC Xenleta (lefamulin) tablets Package Factor 71288- 037 -10 600 mg tablets 10 tablets per blister card Storage and Handling XENLETA Tablets should be stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

1 presentations of Anhydrous citric acid, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Citric Buffered Normal Saline 166 mg/270 mL injectionIntravenous Cold chainMeitheal PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDANot recorded—
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Anhydrous citric acid available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Anhydrous citric acid and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Anhydrous citric acid have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Anhydrous citric acid, including Citric Buffered Normal Saline.

Does Anhydrous citric acid need cold chain shipping?

At least one listed presentation of Anhydrous citric acid must be kept cold, so it is shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Check the storage line on each presentation.

Which ATC class is Anhydrous citric acid in?

Anhydrous citric acid is classified under ATC code A09AB04 (Anhydrous citric acid).

References

  1. Xenleta prescribing information (Meitheal Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 22 July 2026

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