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Omadacycline

Tetracycline-class Antibacterial
Available on requestAntibiotics
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2
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Omadacycline is a tetracycline-class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of adult patients with infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, among other approved uses. It is available as powder for injection and tablets for intravenous and oral use. MedsAcross supplies Omadacycline 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
Tetracycline-class Antibacterial
ATC classification
J01AA15 Omadacycline · Tetracycline
US FDA first approval
2 October 2018
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Intravenous, Oral
Dosage forms
Powder for injection, Tablet
Identifiers
UNII 090IP5RV8FCAS 389139-89-3DrugBank DB12455Q15426992

Clinical information

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

Uses

NUZYRA is a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of adult patients with the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms: Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of NUZYRA and other antibacterial drugs, NUZYRA 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

Recommended Dosage of NUZYRA in CABP and ABSSSI Adult Patients: Infection Loading Doses Maintenance Dose CABP NUZYRA Injection: Day 1: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes twice. OR NUZYRA Tablets: Day 1: 300 mg orally twice. NUZYRA Injection: 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes once daily OR NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally once daily. ABSSSI NUZYRA Injection: Day 1: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes twice. OR NUZYRA Tablets: Day 1 and Day 2: 450 mg orally once daily. CABP and ABSSSI: Treatment duration is 7 to 14 days. Fast for at least 4 hours and then take NUZYRA tablets with water. After oral dosing, no food or drink (except water) is to be consumed for 2 hours and no dairy products, antacids, or multivitamins for 4 hours.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

NUZYRA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to omadacycline or tetracycline class antibacterial drugs, or to any of the excipients. Known hypersensitivity to omadacycline, tetracycline class antibacterial drugs or any of the excipients in NUZYRA

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Hypoplasia: The use of NUZYRA during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown) and enamel hypoplasia. Inhibition of Bone Growth: The use of NUZYRA during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to the age of 8 years may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth. Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea: Evaluate if diarrhea occurs.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described in greater detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of labeling: Tooth Development and Enamel Hypoplasia Inhibition of Bone Growth Hypersensitivity Reactions Tetracycline Class Effects ABSSSI: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are nausea, vomiting, infusion site reactions, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, headache and diarrhea. CABP: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are alanine aminotransferase increased, headache, hypertension, and aspartate aminotransferase increased.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

Patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage while taking NUZYRA. Absorption of tetracyclines, including NUZYRA, is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate and iron containing preparations.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

NUZYRA for Injection and NUZYRA 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). Do not freeze.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

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

All presentations

2 presentations of Omadacycline, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Nuzyra 150 mg tabletOralParatek PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request
Nuzyra 100 mg/5 mL powder for injectionIntravenousParatek PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

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

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 2 October 2018Drugs@FDA
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 Omadacycline available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 2 presentations of Omadacycline and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Omadacycline have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Omadacycline, including Nuzyra.

Is Omadacycline approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Omadacycline on 2 October 2018, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Omadacycline need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Omadacycline is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Omadacycline in?

Omadacycline is classified under ATC code J01AA15 (Omadacycline).

References

  1. NUZYRA prescribing information (Paratek Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 27 May 2026

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