Generic name:ceftaroline [ SEF-ta-ROE-leen ]
Drug class:Next generation cephalosporins
What is Teflaro?
Teflaro is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Teflaro is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria in adults and newborns (at least 34 weeks gestational age and 12 days postnatal age).
Teflaro is also used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria in adults and children 2 months of age and older.
Warnings
You should not use Teflaro if you are allergic to ceftaroline or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, especially penicillins or other antibiotics.
Use Teflaro for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Teflaro will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using Teflaro and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure Teflaro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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 breastfeeding.
How is Teflaro given?
Use Teflaro exactly as prescribed by your d...
