Substance / Medication

Ceftaroline fosamil

Overview

Active Ingredient
ceftaroline fosamil
RxNorm CUI
1040004
Labeler: Apotex Corp.Updated: 2026-02-13T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Ceftaroline fosamil for injection is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to ceftaroline or other members of the cephalosporin class. Anaphylaxis has been reported with ceftaroline.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Systematic review of ceftaroline fosamil in the management of patients with methicillin-resistantpneumonia.
Torres Antoní, Kuraieva Alona, Stone Gregory G et al. · Eur Respir Rev · 2023
PMID: 37852658Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Off-label use of ceftaroline fosamil: A systematic review.
Pani Arianna, Colombo Fabrizio, Agnelli Francesca et al. · Int J Antimicrob Agents · 2019
PMID: 31279152Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and effectiveness of Ceftaroline Fosamil in patients with pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sotgiu Giovanni, Aliberti Stefano, Gramegna Andrea et al. · Respir Res · 2018
PMID: 30352588Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ceftaroline fosamil for community-acquired pneumonia and skin and skin structure infections: a systematic review.
El Hajj Maguy Saffouh, Turgeon Ricky D, Wilby Kyle John · Int J Clin Pharm · 2017
PMID: 28058593Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of ceftaroline fosamil for bacteremia associated with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Jandourek Alena, Smith Alexander, Llorens Lily et al. · Hosp Pract (1995) · 2014
PMID: 24566599RCT
Evaluation of the effect of a supratherapeutic dose of intravenous ceftaroline fosamil on the corrected QT interval.
Riccobene Todd A, Rekeda Ludmyla, Rank Douglas et al. · Antimicrob Agents Chemother · 2013
PMID: 23357764RCTFull text (PMC)
A comparison of daptomycin alone and in combination with ceftaroline fosamil for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia complicated by septic pulmonary emboli.
Morrisette Taylor, Lagnf Abdalhamid M, Alosaimy Sara et al. · Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis · 2020
PMID: 32535805Observational
Safety and effectiveness of ceftaroline fosamil in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rosanova M Teresa, Sberna Norma, Lede Roberto · Arch Argent Pediatr · 2019
PMID: 31063302Observational

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ceftaroline fosamil (substance)
SNOMED CT
702415007
UMLS CUI
C2001525
RxNorm CUI
1040004
Labeler
Apotex Corp.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 11 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
2
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.