About ceftaroline fosamil
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Used for
- Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
Usual adult dose
600 mg intravenously every 12 hours, usually for 5–14 days; some infections need every 8 hours.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 months to under 18 years: weight-based intravenous doses every 8 or 12 hours, depending on age and infection.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting
- Rash or itching
- Infusion-site reactions
- Abnormal liver tests
Important warnings
- Use only for bacterial infections; it does not treat viral illnesses.
- Serious allergic reactions can occur, especially with cephalosporin allergy.
- Dose adjustment is needed with reduced kidney function.
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, including severe colitis, can occur.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use when a clinician determines treatment is needed.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether ceftaroline passes into human milk; consider potential infant effects.
Interactions
- Probenecid can increase ceftaroline exposure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.