Tag: Community acquired bacterial pneumonia

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What is lefamulin used for? A comprehensive guide to the novel antibiotic

Oct 7, 2025 •

3 min read

Approved by the FDA in 2019, lefamulin was the first systemic pleuromutilin antibiotic for human use. So, what is lefamulin used for? It is specifically prescribed to treat adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms.