How Effective Is Blujepa?
The drug works in a novel way, blocking bacterial enzymes that allow for bacterial replication.
The standard course for Blujepa is twice daily for five days, according to the FDA approval.
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Most antibiotics for UTIs are prescribed for three to seven days.
Bluejepa will be the most useful when other antibiotics have failed.
Who Is Eligible for Blujepa?
Blujepa is approved for females 12 and older with uncomplicated UTIs.
When Will Blujepa Be Available?
Blujepa will be available by June 2025, according to GSK.
Can Blujepa Treat Other Bacterial Conditions?
There are also ongoing clinical trials for the use of Blujepa in treatinggonorrhea.
Those trials will end in 2027, a GSK spokesperson told Verywell.
Like UTIs, gonorrhea is becoming increasingly resistant to standard antibiotics, Kim said.
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