Composition
Inf 600 mg: Ceftaroline Fosamil 600 mg; powder in vial.
Indications & Dosage
Community-acquired pneumonia: BY IV INF: Adult: 600 mg every 12 hours for 5–7 days. Complicated skin infections, Complicated soft-tissue infections: BY IV INF: Adult: 600 mg every 12 hours for 5–14 days, for high dose regimen; consult product literature.
Administration
For IV infusion, give intermittently in Glucose 5% or Sodium chloride 0.9%. Dilute reconstituted solution to 50, 100, or 250 ml with infusion fluid; give over 5 to 60 minutes. Consult product literature for administration of high-dose regimen.
Compatibility
Stable in D5LR, D5NS, D5W, D1OW, NS, bacteriostatic water, SWFI.
Stability
In the dry state store at 2°C-25°C. Protect from light. Reconstituted solution may be stored up to 24 hours at controlled room temperature 20°C -25°C, or 7 days in a refrigerator, 2°C-8°C.
Precautions
GI disease (especially colitis), prolonged Use, renal impairment, Seizure disorders
Interactions
Aminoglycosides; potent diuretics.
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Avoid
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfort, Anaemia, headache, dizziness, GI disorder, raised LFT, antibiotic associated colitis, Hypersensitivity reaction, rash, haemolytic anaemia