Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Ceftaroline

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

$$$$

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

600mg IV q12h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 50 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Teflaro

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Rare

  • Cytopenias (dose/duration related)

  • AIN

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 5th generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 3 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal