Fosfomycin
Contepo is an injectable brand-name antibiotic used to treat complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including cases of acute pyelonephritis. It contains the active ingredient fosfomycin and is typically administered in healthcare settings when oral antibiotics are not appropriate.
Contepo is an injectable antibiotic used to treat complicated urinary tract infections in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2725578
- Generic
- Contepo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Contepo is indicated for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including acute pyelonephritis, in adults when other antibiotics may not be suitable.
Fosfomycin, the active ingredient, works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through irreversible inhibition of an early step in peptidoglycan synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.
This medication is administered intravenously by healthcare professionals. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, and injection site reactions. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of any allergies or kidney problems before treatment.
Official drug label
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