Ceftaroline Fosamil
Ceftaroline fosamil is a cephalosporin antibiotic administered intravenously to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against certain gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. This medication is typically used when other antibiotics are not appropriate.
A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections when other antibiotics may not be suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J01DI02
- RxNorm
- 1040004
- Generic
- Ceftaroline Fosamil
- Class
- atc-j01
- Brands
- Teflaro
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible organisms.
As a cephalosporin, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to bacterial cell death.
Administered by IV infusion. Patients with known cephalosporin or penicillin allergy should use with caution. May cause adverse effects including diarrhea, rash, and hypersensitivity reactions. Clinical monitoring for superinfection and appropriate diagnostic testing is recommended.
Official drug label
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