Fosfomycin is a phosphonic acid derivative active against a wide spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. It is used for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI) or severe infections by oral or intravenous (i.v.) administration.

Eravacycline (ERV) (brand name Xerava [Tetraphase]) is a new tetracycline-class antibacterial that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs).