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What is Teflaro
Ceftaroline fosamilThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCeftaroline fosamil is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Teflarois the brand name
Teflaro Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Teflaro
Ceftaroline fosamil
2010
2
Effectiveness
How Teflaro Affects PatientsCeftaroline has been found to be effective in treating infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae in mice. It does not appear to have any effect on the QTc interval of the heart.
How Teflaro works in the bodyCeftaroline fosamil is a medicine used to fight bacteria.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended measure of Teflaro is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, for example Bacterial Infections, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Injection, powder, for solution or Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous), specified in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP)
, 600.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous
Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (ABSSSI)
, 600.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous
Warnings
Teflaro ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Ceftaroline Fosamil may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Teflaro Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Ceftaroline fosamil is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
Ceftaroline fosamil may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Ceftaroline fosamil may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
Ceftaroline fosamil may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftaroline fosamil.
Teflaro Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose of the drug in a 24 hour period for rabbits has been found to be 100mg. The lowest toxic dose in mice has been found to be 300mg/kg, in rabbits 3200mg/kg, and in rats 980mg/kg.
Teflaro Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Teflaro?
28 active trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Teflaro to address Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and bacterial infections.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP)
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (ABSSSI)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Teflaro Reviews: What are patients saying about Teflaro?
5Patient Review
9/14/2011 I was really pleased with this treatment. I didn't experience any side effects, and saw a significant reduction in my infection after just three days of use.
Patient Q&A Section about teflaro
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is Teflaro used to treat?
"Teflaro is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of bacterial infections such as Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia, Skin and Skin Structure Infections. Teflaro may be used alone or with other medications. Teflaro belongs to a class of drugs called Cephalosporins, Other."
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What type of drug is Teflaro?
"This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria."
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Is Teflaro an antibiotic?
"Ceftaroline is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is only available in injectable form. It is used to treat skin and lung infections, and is usually given in the hospital setting."
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How much does Teflaro cost?
"This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is available in the form of an Intravenous Powder For Injection. It is only available as a brand-name drug, there is no generic alternative available. The average retail price of Teflaro is $1,283.85."
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