Actavis' superbug antibiotic gets U.S. approval

(Reuters) - The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved on Wednesday Actavis Plc's antibiotic to treat two infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria, or superbugs. The drug, used in combination with generic antibiotic metronidazole, aims to treat adults with complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections and who have limited or no alternative treatment options.



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