About ceftarolin e fosamil
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Used for
- Treats community-acquired pneumonia in adults and children.
- Treats complicated skin and soft-tissue infections in adults and children.
Usual adult dose
Adults: 600 mg intravenously every 12 hours; some severe infections require every 8 hours.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 2 months to under 18 years: 8–12 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours, depending on age and infection; maximum 600 mg per dose.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting
- Rash or itching
- Headache
- Abnormal liver blood tests
Important warnings
- Serious allergy can occur, especially with previous severe beta-lactam allergy.
- Antibiotic-associated severe diarrhoea may occur during or after treatment.
- Dose adjustment is needed with reduced kidney function.
- Use only for bacterial infections; unnecessary use encourages resistance.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clinically needed; human pregnancy information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether ceftaroline passes into human milk; weigh treatment benefits against possible infant effects.
Interactions
- Probenecid can increase ceftaroline exposure; concurrent use is generally avoided.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.