Eravacyclin (2) – Xerava®

Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), aged ≥ 12 to < 18 years, weighing ≥ 50 kg

Characteristics

Start date 01.02.2026 – Marketing authorisation: 24.12.2025
Resolution 16.07.2026
INN Eravacyclin
Brand name Xerava®
Pharm. company Paion Pharma GmbH
G-BA Procedure ID D-1298
Therapeutic area Infectious diseases
Reason for procedure New therapeutic indication

Therapeutic indication of the resolution

Xerava is used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in adolescents aged 12 years and over who weigh at least 50 kg.

The official guidelines on the appropriate use of antibacterial active ingredients must be observed.

Subpopulation Indication Comparator
Young people aged 12 to &lt;18 years with a body weight of &ge; 50 kg and complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI)

Studies and Results

Young people aged 12 to <18 years with a body weight of ≥ 50 kg and complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI)

  • For the medicinal product Xerava, containing the active ingredient eravacycline, an exemption from the obligation to submit evidence in accordance with Section 35a(1), third sentence, points 2 and 3 of Book V of the Social Code (SGB V) was granted by resolution of 21 April 2022, as it is a reserve antibiotic within the meaning of Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V.
  • Where the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has decided to grant an exemption for a reserve antibiotic pursuant to Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V, the additional benefit is deemed proven.
  • The extent of the additional benefit and its therapeutic significance are not to be assessed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).
  • Overall assessment
    • The additional benefit of eravacycline is deemed proven for adolescents aged 12 years and over with a body weight of ≥ 50 kg suffering from complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI).

Courtesy translation only, please refer to the German original.

Associated procedures

Eravacyclin (2) Xerava® Paion Pharma GmbH Infectious diseases Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), aged ≥ 12 to < 18 years, weighing ≥ 50 kg 175–440 100% additional benefit considered proven
Eravacyclin (1) Xerava® PAION Deutschland GmbH Infectious diseases Reserve antibiotics: Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) 2,600–6,600 100% additional benefit considered proven


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