Ceftaroline Fosamil
About Ceftaroline Fosamil
Ceftaroline Fosamil is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in treating skin and skin structure infections and community-acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
Ceftaroline Fosamil contains Ceftaroline fosamil, belonging to the novel fifth-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival and killing bacteria.
Ceftaroline Fosamil may cause certain side effects, such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, rash, abdominal pain, and pain at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Ceftaroline Fosamil is a parenteral preparation. A trained healthcare professional will administer it. Do not self-administer.
Ceftaroline Fosamil should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other antibiotics of the same class. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, other health problems, and your current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Ceftaroline Fosamil.
Uses of Ceftaroline Fosamil
Medicinal Benefits
Ceftaroline Fosamil contains Ceftaroline fosamil an antibiotic used In the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Ceftaroline Fosamil works by inhibiting the synthesis of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Ceftaroline Fosamil is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ceftaroline Fosamil
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach upset
- Fever
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Injection site reactions
- Headache
- Pain at the site of injection
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with a weak immune system are more prone to infections.
Community-acquired pneumonia: It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumonia. The name community-acquired is said when the infection is acquired outside the hospital. Symptoms include cough, heavy sputum, shortness of breath, fever, and chills. The risk factors are smoking, age above 65 years, alcoholism, and a weak immune system.
FAQs
Ceftaroline Fosamil contains Ceftaroline fosamil, which works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival.
Ceftaroline Fosamil can cause diarrhoea as a side effect. Ceftaroline Fosamil is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria but can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach, leading to diarrhea. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
No, Ceftaroline Fosamil is not used to treat viral infections. Ceftaroline Fosamil is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.
