Melinta Therapeutics Launches Antibiotic Baxdela™ (delafloxacin) in the United States

Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLNT), a commercial-stage company developing and commercializing novel antibiotics to treat serious bacterial infections, today announced the U.S. launch of intravenous and oral formulations of Baxdela™ (delafloxacin) for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by designated susceptible bacteria. With Baxdela, no dosage adjustments are required due to weight, hepatic impairment or mild-moderate renal impairment, there are no food effects, and there is minimal potential for drug interactions.