Pronunciation: sef-TAR-oh-leen
Generic Name: Ceftaroline
Brand Name: Teflaro
Teflaro is used for:
Treating certain bacterial infections.
Teflaro is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Teflaro if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Teflaro or to any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Teflaro:
Some medical conditions may interact with Teflaro. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin) or another beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
- if you have stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), blood clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, or poor nutrition
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Teflaro. However, no specific interactions with Teflaro are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Teflaro may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Teflaro:
Use Teflaro as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Teflaro is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Teflaro at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Teflaro. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Teflaro is light to dark yellow in color. Do not use Teflaro if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Teflaro for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- Do not mix this product with other medicines or add it to solutions that contain other medicines.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Teflaro, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Teflaro.
Important safety information:
- Teflaro only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Teflaro for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Teflaro may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
- Teflaro may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Teflaro.
- Lab tests, including kidney function, may be performed while you use Teflaro. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Teflaro with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Teflaro should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Teflaro while you are pregnant. It is not known if Teflaro is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Teflaro, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Teflaro:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back pain; bloody or watery stools; decreased urination; dizziness; fever, chills, or sore throat; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; severe stomach pain or cramps; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; white spots in the mouth; yellowing of the eyes and skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Teflaro side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Teflaro:
Teflaro is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Teflaro at home, store Teflaro as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Teflaro out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Teflaro, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Teflaro is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Teflaro. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Teflaro resources
- Teflaro Side Effects (in more detail)
- Teflaro Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Teflaro Drug Interactions
- Teflaro Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Teflaro - Add your own review/rating
- Teflaro Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Teflaro Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Teflaro Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Teflaro Consumer Overview
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