Ceftaroline
Teflaro is a brand-name injectable cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults and children. It is effective against a range of gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA.
Teflaro is an injectable antibiotic used to treat skin infections and pneumonia, with activity against drug-resistant bacteria like MRSA.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1040009
- Generic
- Teflaro
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- 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) in adults and pediatric patients. Effective against susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus pyogenes, and other gram-positive organisms.
Fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that works by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Administered by intravenous infusion. Should be used with caution in patients with cephalosporin or penicillin allergies. Common side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve. Only available as a brand-name medication; no generic equivalent currently available.
Official drug label
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