About ceftobipro le
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial infections, including pneumonia and complicated skin infections.
- Effective only against susceptible bacteria; it does not treat viral infections.
Usual adult dose
Usually 500 mg intravenously every 8 hours; dosing depends on infection and kidney function.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, or headache
- Rash or infusion-site reactions
- Abnormal liver tests
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea
Important warnings
- Given by intravenous infusion under healthcare supervision.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney impairment.
- Allergic reactions can occur, especially with serious beta-lactam allergy.
- Antibiotic-associated severe or persistent diarrhoea needs medical assessment.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may pass into breast milk; consider infant diarrhoea or thrush.
Interactions
- Probenecid may increase ceftobiprole exposure.
- Tell clinicians about other medicines, especially drugs affecting kidney function.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.