Sagent launches generic antibiotic

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched a generic antibiotic, the company said.



The generic drug maker announced the launch of oxacillin for injection. The drug is a semi-synthetic penicillin used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci bacteria that have demonstrated susceptibility to the drug.



The drug had sales of $29 million during the 12-month period ended in May, according to IMS Health.

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