About ceftobiprole medocaril sodium
Intravenous cephalosporin antibiotic
Used for
- Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, including some resistant infections
- Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia, excluding ventilator-associated pneumonia
Usual adult dose
Adults: 500 mg intravenously every 8 hours; treatment duration depends on infection and local prescribing information.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting
- Rash or itching
- Infusion-site reactions
- Abnormal liver tests
Important warnings
- Serious allergic reactions can occur, especially with cephalosporin or penicillin allergy.
- Antibiotic-associated severe diarrhea, including C. difficile infection, may occur.
- Dose adjustment is needed with reduced kidney function.
- Use only for susceptible bacterial infections; follow local product labeling.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited. Use only when clearly needed after clinician assessment.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk; consider potential infant effects with a clinician.
Interactions
- Probenecid may increase ceftobiprole exposure.
- Other medicines affecting kidney function may require monitoring.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.