Generic name: ceftaroline [ SEF-ta-ROE-leen ]
Brand name: Teflaro
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (400 mg; 600 mg)
Drug class:Next generation cephalosporins
What is ceftaroline?
Ceftaroline is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria in adults and newborns (at least 34 weeks gestational age and 12 days postnatal age).
Ceftaroline is also used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria in adults and children 2 months of age and older.
Ceftaroline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take ceftaroline if you are allergic to cefadroxil or other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a seizure;
an allergy to any drugs (especially penicillins);
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
intestinal problems, such as colitis.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or b...
