Ceftobiprole

Ceftobiprole is a fifth generation cephalosporin antibiotic which can kill bacterial cells by attaching to penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) 2a in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) consequently hindering cell wall biosynthesis, thus causing bacterial cell death. It likewise attaches to PBP2b in Streptococcus pneumoniae, PBP2x in S. pneumoniae, and PBP5 in Enterococcus faecalis.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Ceftobiprole is used in the following conditions:

Community-acquired pneumonia
Hospital-acquired pneumonia

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Ceftobiprole in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Hypersensitivity to other beta-lactam antibacterials

Side Effects

Ceftobiprole may have the following side effects:

Agranulocytosis
Convulsion
Agitation
Renal failure
Super infection with non-susceptible organisms
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dyspepsia
Increased hepatic enzymes
Fungal infection
Injury
Infusion site reactions
Hyponatraemia
Hypokalaemia
Dysgeusia
Headache
Dizziness
Somnolence
Insomnia
Agitation
Dyspnea
Rash
Pruritus
Hypersensitivity reactions
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient with history of non-severe hypersensitivity to other beta-lactam antibacterials
Seizure disorder
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Immunocompromised
Renal impairment
Pregnancy and lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Ceftobiprole may interact with the following medicines:

Statins
Glyburide
Bosentan

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you may have used this drug more than the usual dose, seek medical help immediately.

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