Teflaro is usually administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting making it unlikely for an overdose to occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories – A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Teflaro falls into category B. There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with Teflaro. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
It is not known if Teflaro crosses into human milk. Because many medications can cross into human milk and because of the possibility for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants with use of this medication, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or stop the use of this medication. Your doctor and you will decide if the benefits outweigh the risk of using Teflaro.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- aminoglycosides such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), and tobramycin (Nebcin)
- probenecid (Probalan, Benemid)
- methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex)
- birth control pills
This is not a complete list of Teflaro drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Serious side effects have been reported with Teflaro. See the “Drug Precautions” section.
Common side effects of Teflaro include diarrhea, rash, and nausea.
This is not a complete list of Teflaro side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Teflaro vials should be stored refrigerated at 2 to 8° C (36 to 46° F).
- Unrefrigerated, unreconstituted Teflaro can be stored at temperatures not exceeding 25°C (77°F) for no more than 7 days.
- Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Take Teflaro exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Teflaro dose your doctor recommends will be based on (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your kidney function
The recommended dose for Teflaro in adults is 600 mg twice a day.
Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Teflaro, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.
Teflaro is available as 400 mg/vial and 600 mg/vial powder for injection solution.
Active ingredient: ceftaroline fosamil
Inactive ingredient: arginine
Teflaro is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections of the lung and skin.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Before taking Teflaro, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:
- are allergic to Teflaro or to any of its ingredients
- are allergic to similar antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins)
- have any other type of allergy
- have kidney problems
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Take Teflaro exactly as prescribed.
This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of Teflaro at the same time.
Teflaro (generic: ceftaroline) is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections of the lung and skin. Teflaro belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics, which work to stop the growth of bacteria in the body.
This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.
Common side effects of Teflaro include diarrhea, rash, and nausea.
Serious side effects have been reported with Teflaro including:
- hypersensitivity (severe allergic reaction). Signs of a hypersensitivity reaction, which include the following:
- chest pain
- swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fainting
- rash
- diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibiotics, and it usually ends when the antibacterial is discontinued. Sometimes after starting treatment with antibiotics, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as 2 or more months after having taken their last dose of the antibacterial. If diarrhea is severe or lasts more than 2 or 3 days, contact your doctor, as this may be a sign of an infection of the bowels.
- anemia. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of anemia:
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- headache
- coldness in the hands and feet
- pale skin
- chest pain
Do not take Teflaro if you:
- are allergic to Teflaro or to any of its ingredients
- are allergic to similar antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins)