Ceftobiprole Medocaril Injection

Ceftobiprole medocaril injection is used to treat certain blood and skin infections and certain types of pneumonia (an infection of the lungs) caused by bacteria. Ceftobiprole medocaril is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.

Antibiotics such as ceftobiprole medocaril injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Ceftobiprole medocaril injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 2 hours. Your doctor will tell you how often you will receive ceftobiprole medocaril injection and for how long you will receive it.

You may receive ceftobiprole medocaril injection in a hospital, or you may use the medication at home. If you will be using ceftobiprole injection at home, your healthcare provider will show you how to use the medication. Be sure that you understand these directions, and ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with ceftobiprole medocaril injection. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection,

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this medication, any part of this medication, or any other medications, foods or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and what symptoms you had.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures or kidney disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection, call your doctor.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Ceftobiprole medocaril injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
• headache
• unusual taste in the mouth
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:

• rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing or swallowing; wheezing; or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, and eyes
• severe diarrhea (frequent, watery, bloody stools) or stomach cramps for up to 2 months after taking this medication
• seizures

Ceftobiprole medocaril injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to ceftobiprole medocaril injection.

Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection. Ceftobiprole medocaril injection may interfere with some laboratory tests.

Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies.

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